Framed Indo-Persian Miniature Painting Khamsa Illuminated Manuscript Page. Double-sided between glass in the frame, with a colorful illustration on the front and a geometric structured writing on the back. A small description affixed to the back attributes this piece as "Khosrow Watching Shirin Bathing," and says it was made circa 18th Century in the Kashmir area. 

Overall Size: 12 3/4 x 10 in. 

Sight Size: 10 3/4 x 7 in. 

Persian miniature painting is a highly refined tradition of small-scale, richly detailed painting that flourished in the Persian cultural world, particularly during the medieval and early modern periods. Often created as illustrations for illuminated manuscripts of poetry, history, and literature, such as works by poets like Hafez and Ferdowsi, these paintings are known for their vivid colors, intricate patterns, and flattened, stylized perspective that emphasizes narrative clarity over realism. Developed under dynasties such as the Timurid and Safavid courts, Persian miniatures often depict courtly life, mythological scenes, and epic battles with extraordinary decorative detail. Today, they are celebrated as one of the most sophisticated forms of Islamic art, blending storytelling, calligraphy, and ornamental design into a distinctive visual language.

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