Old Manuscript Painting with Garden Figures and Calligraphic Text

Description

This antique miniature painting on paper depicts an animated garden scene. Several figures dressed in colourful robes appear to dance or move to music. Stylised trees, flowers and objects on the ground complete the composition.

Lines of calligraphic writing appear above and below the painted scene. The work is presented on a larger paper support.

Dimensions: support sheet 26.6 × 20 cm; painted sheet 22.8 × 16 cm.

The piece shows signs of age, wear and several losses to the painted surface. The paper also has marks and creases. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they show the condition of the item.