Persia, late 16th/early 17th Century — Two illuminated pages from a manuscript of Persian poetry

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Estimate: £3,000–£4,000 hammer ≈ $3,717–$4,956
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Sale: Bonhams — Islamic and Indian Art, London, New Bond Street · 23 May 2023
Record ID: TB-2026-489233
Record: first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Two Illuminated Pages From A Manuscript Of Persian Poetry, Persia, late 16th/early 17th Century. Bonhams, 23 May 2023, lot 11. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-489233.

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Two Illuminated Pages From A Manuscript Of Persian Poetry, Persia, late 16th/early 17th Century. Bonhams, 23 May 2023, lot 11. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-489233.

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