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Persian poetry manuscript leaf, c.1825 |
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An original leaf from a calligraphic fragment of a Persian manuscript of the Shahnameh.Recto: Nineteen lines of four columns of nasta'liq script in black ink, written on laid and polished paper. A beautiful chapter heading written in blue ink and interwoven with decorations of leaves in gold and orange & ochre rounds. The inner margins are ruled in gold within black, and the outer margins are in gold, black, blue and ochre. Verso: As Recto, but without the chapter heading. Condition: This leaf is in good condition, considering its age and the fragility of the paper. Damp staining is confined to the outer margins of the leaf, and is masked off. There are several small wormholes and repairs, but they are outside the ruled area. The leaf is unconditionally guaranteed genuine. Notes:The Crown Jewel of Persian literature - the Shahnameh, or Epic of Kings, was written by Ferdowsi, a Persian poet who lived from 940 to 1020. It tells the stories of the mythical kings of Persia. Ferdowsi worked for thirty years to finish this masterpiece which contains nearly 60,000 verses in short rhyming couplets. His epic story of the heroes is still read today, and considered one of the greatest pieces of literature in the world. Image size: 200x115 mm. Overall:360x260 mm. Presented in a museum quality double mat, ready to frame. Certificate of Authenticity.
Post/packing within Australia: $12. Overseas: ask for quote.
Price: AUD $145Labels: leaf, manuscript, Persian poetry |
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posted by Antiques Art Collection @ 6:04 PM
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Franciscan Book of Hours leaf, c.1470 |
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A leaf from a French Book of Hours with a beautiful illuminated panel. Recto: 14 lines of text in Latin written in gothic textura script. Use of Rome.Several initials touched in yellow. Beside the text is a finely illuminated panel of burnished gold ivy leaves and coloured flowers on black hairline sprays. Verso: As Recto Source: Paris, France Date: c. 1470 Content: This leaf is from the Gospel Readings section of a Book of Hours, part of a passage from the Gospel of Matthew concerning the birth of Christ, Herod and the Magi. It reads: "Et tu Bethlehem Iudae, nequaquam minima es in principibus Iudae: ex te enim exiet dux, qui regat populum meum Israel. Tunc Herodes clam vocatis Magis..." (And thou Bethlehem the land of Judah, art not the least among the Princes of Judah: for out of thee shall come forth the captain that shall rule my people Israel. Then Herod secretly calling the Sages...) Condition: Excellent condition, bright gold and colours. Image size: 110x100 mm. Mat size: 270x250 mm. Presented in a triple mat with backing, ready to frame. Certificate of Authenticity.
Post/packing within Australia: $22 Overseas: ask for quote. Notes: Books of Hours were prayer books designed for the laity, but modeled on the Divine Office, a cycle of daily devotions, prayers and readings performed by members of religious orders and the clergy. There are eight hours (times for prayer): Matins, Lauds, Prime, Terce, Sext, None, Vespers and Compline.
Price: AUD $775Labels: Book of Hours, Franciscan, leaf |
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posted by Antiques Art Collection @ 6:02 PM
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Gregorian Chant manuscript leaf, c. 1625 |
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Gregorian Chant manuscript leaf, c. 1625
A large manuscript leaf of Gregorian Chant music. Recto: Five lines of music and text written on heavy vellum, probably ox. The text is written in a rounded gothic hand (Rotunda). The music, with a flat in the key signature, is on a five-line stave ruled in red and written in black ink. Verso: As Recto Source: Spain Date: Early 17th century, c. 1625 Condition: Good condition overall. One tiny (about 2 mm.) hole in the vellum. A few ink spots in the centre and a (repaired) tear in the vellum at the top that is masked off by the mat. Image size: 470x300 mm. Mat size: 655x470 mm. Presented in a museum quality mat with backing, ready to frame. Certificate of Authenticity.
Post/packing within Australia: $24 Overseas: ask for quote. Notes: Gregorian chant was traditionally sung by choirs of men and boys in churches, or by women and men of religious orders in their chapels. It is the music of the Roman Rite, performed in the Mass and the monastic Office. Gregorian chant supplanted or marginalized the other indigenous plainchant traditions of the Christian West to become the official music of the Roman Catholic liturgy.
Price: AUD $385Labels: Chant, Gregorian, leaf, manuscript |
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posted by Antiques Art Collection @ 5:58 PM
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