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THE MIRAJ, PERSIAN MINIATURE, PERSIA QAJAR, 19TH-20TH CENTURY - Gouache colours heightened with gold on paper, depicting the Miraculous Night Journey of the Prophet Muhammad, with the veiled Prophet Muhammad riding his steed Buraq in a halo of flame, surrounded by angels against a turbulent night sky, ruled with polychrome borders. The margins decorated with gilt floral eafy scrolls. Painting: 17 by 22 cm. Miniature: 21 by 30 cm.