Islamic Art and Fine Objects
Lot 25:
Description
The opening bifolium is extensively decorated with gold-leaf illumination, including intricate headpieces known as sarlawh and ornate geometric and floral borders in gold and blue. Throughout the manuscript, text blocks are contained within gold frames. The volume includes lists of names or attributes and a page featuring a triangular talismanic or mathematical diagram. The manuscript is housed in a dark leather binding decorated with gold-tooled borders and a central geometric motif.
8.5 x 6.5cm
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