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Text Page, Persian Prose (recto) from Nuzhat Nama-yi Ala'i (Excellent Book of Counsel) of Shah Mardan Ibn Abi al-Khayr

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a yellowed, aged page with handwritten text in a non-Latin script, likely Arabic or Persian. The page has a rectangular shape with a light brown color and darker brown spots and stains throughout. The text is written in black ink, with some words or phrases highlighted in red. The handwriting is dense and fills the page, with no visible images or illustrations. The text is arranged in paragraphs or sections, with some lines slightly indented or offset from the rest. The page appears to be old and worn, with visible signs of aging such as discoloration, tears, and creases. The background of the image is dark gray.

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