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Prayer Book
Persia, probably AH 1087/1676-7 AD
a book of prayers in the Shi'ite tradition, Arabic manuscript on ivory paper, 24ff., each with 9ll. of strong black naskh within gold clouds outlined in black, blue, red, green and gold margins between black rules, blue outer rule, headings on gold cartouches in gold and polychrome illuminated panels, red outer margin betweeen black rules, opening bifolio with very finely illuminated gold and polychrome heading and scrolling floral sprays in the margin, f.23r. with colophon in gold signed by Muhammad Ibrahim al-Qumi and dated 1087 (possibly altered or added), red morocco binding with blue and gold stamped medallion and pendants and gold painted border (some wear)
folio 9 x 5½in. (23.1 x 14.5cm.)
text 5¾ x 5½in. (15 x 9.3cm.)
