6 illuminated leaves from Hafiz Diwan, India Persian manuscr...

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£300 - £500

6 illuminated leaves from Hafiz Diwan,
India
Persian manuscript on paper, 6ll. of black naskh script within cloud bands reserved on gold ground, arranged in two columns,
intercolumnar rules in floral sprays, text set within gold, orange and black rules and a floral spray border, outer margin ruled in orange, black and blue lines, several illuminated cartouches with lotus flowers and leaves against a gold ground ruled in black, marginal reminding words in black,
later latin numerals at the top and below,
folio 18.8 x 11,5cm, text 12.5 x 6.8cm