ISLAMIC ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT PAGE W/ OTTOMAN HILYA (?), FRAMED

Description

A framed Islamic illuminated manuscript page. The displayed side of the page features a disk filled with calligraphy, potentially an Ottoman hilya. Painted with red, blue, and green hues and gold gilt. Measures approx. 5"h x 3"w (sight, not including matting), 8"h x 6"w (frame). Simple wood frame. This piece was not examined out of its frame. There appear to be scratches in the page and wear and marking to its surface (some smudged ink and losses to gilt and painted details). The frame has some chips, may be missing staples, and is scuffed. See pictures.
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A framed Islamic illuminated manuscript page. The displayed side of the page features a disk filled with calligraphy, potentially an Ottoman hilya. Painted with red, blue, and green hues and gold gilt.
Measures approx. 5"h x 3"w (sight, not including matting), 8"h x 6"w (frame). Simple wood frame. This piece was not examined out of its frame. There appear to be scratches in the page and wear and marking to its surface (some smudged ink and losses to gilt and painted details). The frame has some chips, may be missing staples, and is scuffed. See pictures.
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