Muhyi al-Din Lari (d.1526-27), Futuh al-Haramayn, Persia, Safavid, circa 1600
Persian manuscript on paper, 40 leaves, 16 lines to the page, written in nasta'liq script in black ink, titles in red ink, text arranged in two columns, with gold intercolumnar rules, text panels within gold and blue rules, catchwords, the opening page with an illuminated headpiece, 18 illustrations including depictions of Mecca and Medina, remargined with coloured watermarked paper, in brown stamped binding
20.9 by 15.2cm.
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Persian manuscript on paper, 40 leaves, 16 lines to the page, written in nasta'liq script in black ink, titles in red ink, text arranged in two columns, with gold intercolumnar rules, text panels within gold and blue rules, catchwords, the opening page with an illuminated headpiece, 18 illustrations including depictions of Mecca and Medina, remargined with coloured watermarked paper, in brown stamped binding
20.9 by 15.2cm.
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