190 - Iran / Qajar Persia

Iran / Qajar Persia Suite of two book pages illustrated with miniatures. Both are quadrangular, identical in format and portrait-oriented. Inscribed in nastaliq, they are centered by a miniature in opaque, gilded watercolor on paper. These show outdoor scenes with characters seated on carpets and horsemen. Note that the flowering branches of the trees extend beyond the frames into the borders. 21 x 11.8 cm (one page view)