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212. Indian Illuminated Painting, ca. 18th/19th Century

Illuminated manuscript using vegetable dye pigments and gold on paper. The painting depicts a courtyard scene with traditional minute attention to architectural detail. There are text panels above and below the painting. A floral border depicts meandering blossoms and foliage with an abundance of birds. Note the two cartouches within the border on the right. The verso displays the manuscript in black pigment with red highlights. Not framed, measures approx. 14-1/2" x 9-3/4".



900/1,200   Sold $977.50
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