Persian Couplets (recto), Calligraphy, Persian Verses; Single Page Manuscript
The image shows a single page from a manuscript. The page is rectangular and has a beige background with gold floral designs. A large rectangle is centered on the page, outlined in blue and gold. Inside the rectangle, there are several lines of black calligraphy. The rectangle is bordered by smaller squares and triangles with blue, red, and gold designs. The background of the page has some darker spots and wear around the edges.
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- 581 × 893 px
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