Indo-Persian Miniature, Shrine Scene - 17th Century Manuscript Leaf
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Indo-Persian Miniature, Shrine Scene - 17th Century Manuscript Leaf

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An Indo-Persian miniature painted in gouache on a manuscript leaf, with a scene in a sacred enclosure: a cenotaph under a latticed pavilion, and in the courtyards below groups of figures with offerings, all in greens, blues and pinks of great delicacy. Cartouches with inscriptions and Arabic text at the head; the verso is entirely calligraphed.

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An Indo-Persian miniature painted in gouache on a manuscript leaf, with a scene in a sacred enclosure: a cenotaph under a latticed pavilion, and in the courtyards below groups of figures with offerings, all in greens, blues and pinks of great delicacy. Cartouches with inscriptions and Arabic text at the head; the verso is entirely calligraphed.

Medium: gouache and gold on a manuscript leaf
Source: manuscript leaf with calligraphic text in Arabic
Date: 17th century (per the old record)
Dimensions: 7.5 x 11.7 in (19 x 29.7 cm)
Condition: fair for its age; small holes and minor defects in the painting, the upper left corner damaged and with paper loss, edges worn

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