Leaf two from a lavishly decorated Persian manuscript, "Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr ibn Sulaiman al-Gazuli". A view from above the walled city of Mecca with turrets on a gold background. Verso has writing in black and red surrounded by a border of handwriting and a small border of gold vine. Pigment, ink and gold on paper, apprx 9" x 5-3/4" (149 x 231 mm). Provenace: ex-collection Ludwig and J. Paul Getty Museum.
2,500/3,500 Sold $805.00
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