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Pre-Asta Islamic and Indian art from a Private Collection in Rome and other provenances. In partnership with BAIAS Arte. Sessione unica
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Composite illustrated folio depicting Viraha defeating the demon
Composite illustrated folio depicting Viraha defeating the demon
India, 19th - 20th century
Composed of Persian text and depiction of Viraha defeating the demon Hiranyaksha on the left. The margins illuminated with mountains on a multicoloured floral background. 11 lines of text in Persian on paper, in shikaste calligraphy written in black and red ink with golden spacing.
H. 35 cm X L. 49.7