Pair of Illuminated Folk Tale Manuscripts

Artist Unknown Artist

Datec.1690

Place of ManufactureMiddle East

Mediumink; watercolour; gold

DimensionsOverall (2 pages together; image: H. 22.8 x W. 27.5;): 30.4 x 38.2 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineDr. Gustav and Marie Schilder Collection

Object number1968.163.001

DescriptionThis page is part of a Persian ( Arabic ) Manuscript containing folklore similar the the Arabian Nights, told By Queen Scheherazad, first translated into European language in 1704-1711 by Antoine Gallard. Each side contains delicate tracery of writing & design illuminated in colours, composed of real gold, silver, lapis lazuli, turquoise, etc. Mass.)

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