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48 - AN ILLUMINATED NASTALIQ QUATRAIN, MUGHAL, INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
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€1,000 - 1,500Sale fees
AN ILLUMINATED NASTALIQ QUATRAIN, MUGHAL, INDIA, 18TH CENTURY Ink and gold on paper, the composition features four lines of elegant black nastaʿlīq calligraphy arranged diagonally across the page. Each line rests within softly contoured cloud bands. The luminous gold ground is intricately adorned with delicate scrolling palmettes and floral motifs, interspersed with small birds and seated deer, creating a rich ornamental backdrop that contrasts beautifully with the bold, fluid script. The whole is framed by a narrow gilt border and signed in the lower left corner. 27 by 17 cm.
Auction details
Asian and Oriental Timed Sale November 2026Auction house
Oriental Art Auctions +31 3 83 38 07 83 info@orientalartauctions.comDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.