Persian Manuscript Gouache Painting with Wresters! antique needlopoint with hand-marbled paper under the

with hand-marbled paper under the front flap

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staining to the back of the card and a bit of minor warping

dogs and dutch children

I don't know who made her or exactly when

Persian Manuscript Gouache Painting with Wresters! antique needlopoint with hand-marbled paper under theIt's the pair of wrestlers on this illuminated manuscript page, Persian I believe, that really make it for me, though the gridded patterning on that bright blue floor, and weeping willows against gold, and lime green of the seated man's tunic really do it for me too! Gouache on paper, with terrific color and pattern and gestures throughout, earlyish 20th c. or so I presume. 7 7 8" x 5 7 8" and in very good condition, with a few stains and a little