SHAMS AL-DIN ASSAR TABIRIZI (D. 1377): MIHR O MUSHTARI

Lot 11
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Lot 11 | SHAMS AL-DIN ASSAR TABIRIZI (D. 1377): MIHR O MUSHTARI
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SHAMS AL-DIN ASSAR TABIRIZI (D. 1377): MIHR O MUSHTARI

SAFAVID IRAN, EARLY 17TH CENTURY

A love story in verse based on the concept of platonic love, Persian manuscript on paper, 194ff., each with 12ll. of black nasta'liq arranged in two columns, on gold flecked text panel, within gold and polychrome rules, section titles in white nasta'liq on gold panels with floral scrolls, catchwords, the opening bifolio with illuminated headpiece and gold cloudbands around text, in later black leather binding with medallion and spandrels, orange paper doublures

Text panel 6 1/4 x 3 3/8in. (15.8 x 8.4cm.); folio 10 x 5 5/8in. (25.1 x 14.5cm.)





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Michel Abemayor (1912-1975), New York



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