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The three verses on this beautifully written and illuminated document praise a beloved woman. The text in the central panel is written in Nasta`liq, a celebrated style of Persian calligraphy, and the border is decorated with gold flowers. The tradition of rich ornamentation and floral decoration continue to have an important presence in Afghan writing to this day.