Princess with Wine Bottle and Cup (recto); Persian Verses (verso)
Recto: A framed illustration of a female figure in a blue robe, red sash, and gold crown, holding a wine bottle and cup in her right hand, set against a gold background with intricate blue, red, and gold patterns and four symmetrical decorative motifs. Verso: A page filled with handwritten text in a foreign script, likely Persian, occupying most of the space in black ink, with some wear and tear visible along the edges.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 761 px
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