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274 - Set of four calligraphies, Iran, 18th-19th century The first…
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Estimate €500 - €700
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Set of four calligraphies, Iran, 18th-19th century The first, a large gulzar-type calligraphy in Persian nasta'liq in black ink in large characters with floral decoration, figures and animals in reserve, indicating the invocation Nad-e 'Ali Mazhar al-'Aja'ib. The composition is complemented by polychrome floral motifs and epigraphic cartouches, one giving the Bismillah, others indicating "written by 'Ali" and the date AH 1308 / 1890. All varnished. The second, a Persian siyah mashq in large nasta'liq characters in reserve on a gilt background with floral decoration, dated AH 1317 / 1899. The next two, religious calligraphies in naskhi Arabic, the first of 7 horizontal lines and 11 oblique lines in reserve on a gold background, dated in another hand 1251 H / 1835, the second, a 7-line prayer dated lower left 1124 H / 1712. All mounted as album pages on card with polychrome borders. Total dimensions: 28.7 x 39.8 cm; 27.5 x 17.3 cm; 29 x 18.4 cm; 29.8 x 18.3 cm. As is, stains, wear, accidents.
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About the sale Archaeology & Arts of Islam and India
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Auction time 06/26/2026 at 1:30 PM
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