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Illustrated Portions of the Khamsa Nizami Iskandar Nama and Makhzan al-Asrar Written in Farsi Language with Nasta'liq Script
Illustrated Portions of the Khamsa Nizami Iskandar Nama and Makhzan al-Asrar Written in Farsi Language with Nasta'liq Script
Illustrated Portions of the Khamsa Nizami Iskandar Nama and Makhzan al-Asrar Written in Farsi Language with Nasta'liq Script

Illustrated Portions of the Khamsa Nizami
Iskandar Nama and Makhzan al-Asrar
Written in Farsi Language with Nasta'liq Script

Datelate Mughal Period (1526-1857)
Geographic OriginIndia
MediumLeather, ink, colors, gold
DimensionsOverall: H 14 1/2 x W 9 1/4 x D 1 3/4 in. (H 36.8 x W 23.5 x D 4.4 cm)
Object number55.270
On View
Not on view
Object NameBook
Titles
  • Khamsa Nizami with Iskandar Nama and Makhzan al-Asrar
InscriptionsOn inside back cover: Handwritten: "Life of Alexander the Great more than 900 years old" On label "No. 6661 / Sikan Dar Nama with pictures / Persian book / Made at India / Maker: unknown antique / exhibitors: S.J. Tellery and Co., Delhi, Calcutta, Bombay, Simla, India / Price $135"Exhibition History"Wondrous Worlds: Art & Islam through Time & Place", Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey (February 12 - May 15, 2016).

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