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Illustrated Catalogue of Oriental Antiquities of Art and Literature: Armlets, Jades, Signet Rings, Ancient Coins, Pottery and Porcelains, Enamelware ... and Small Mirror Frames, Historical Painti

Excerpt from Illustrated Catalogue of Oriental Antiquities of Art and Literature: Armlets, Jades, Signet Rings, Ancient Coins, Pottery and Porcelains, Enamelware on Silver, Brass and Copper, Decorated Papier Maché Jewel Boxes and Small Mirror Frames, Historical Paintings on Canvas, Oriental Rugs and Brocades

There is an unusually extensive collection of illuminated manuscripts and sepa rate illuminations and miniatures, executed by Persian artists and scribes justly famed for their truly exquisite work; a number of exceptionally fine historical paintings on canvas of characteristic Persian workmanship; beautiful pieces of brocaded velvets and silks in gold-thread and colors, as well as needlework in charming designs and colorings.

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