MUGHAL ILLUSTRATED MANUSCRIPT FOLIO

Ca. late 18th - 19th century AD A finely illuminated manuscript folio featuring a vivid battle scene, rendered in opaque pigments and ink on paper, with black nasta'liq script above and below the central miniature. The composition depicts a dramatic moment from Persian epic literature, with warriors engaged in combat, one holding a massive boulder while others observe from a hilltop. The figures are adorned in traditional Safavid or Mughal attire, with distinctive headgear and stylised facial features. The background features rocky terrain punctuated by delicate floral motifs, and a horse with ornate tack stands prominently to the side. The manuscript page is framed with a gilt border and showcases a fine balance of movement, narrative intensity, and detailed execution, characteristics of Persian or Indo-Persian manuscript traditions. The verso contains a column of Persian text, written in elegant black ink with a red section heading. Size: 360mm x 235mm; Weight: 775g Provenance: Previous property of a UK based Islamic art professional.

Estimate:£300

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