Rubaiyyat Anthology (text, recto and verso), illuminated folio from a manuscript of Chaghatai poetry
16th century
Description
This is an illuminated folio from a manuscript of poetry, particularly an anthology that contains rubaiyyat (quatrains) in Chaghatai. It is copied in fine nastaliq script in two columns. The heading for the section and the area after the end of the text are illuminated with floral decorations.
Dimensions
23.4 x 15.2 cm (9 3/16 x 6 in.)
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