Lot Essay
Ex-lot 166, 10 October 1988
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A FIRMAN SIGNED MOHAMMED ALI SHAH, A CALLIGRAPHY PANEL AND A MANUSCRIPT SECTION, IRAN, 19TH CENTURY
Persian manuscript on paper, 5ll. of black nasta'liq within cloud bands on a gilt ground, with red borders, above with stamp of Shah on a gilt floral ground, signature in gilt below, to right a panel of floral gilt design - 19 1/2 x 13in (49.5 x 33cm); the manuscript section with 14ll. of strong black naskh within cloudbands on a gilt ground with illuminated headings and margins; and a calligraphy panel
Persian manuscript on paper, 5ll. of black nasta'liq within cloud bands on a gilt ground, with red borders, above with stamp of Shah on a gilt floral ground, signature in gilt below, to right a panel of floral gilt design - 19 1/2 x 13in (49.5 x 33cm); the manuscript section with 14ll. of strong black naskh within cloudbands on a gilt ground with illuminated headings and margins; and a calligraphy panel
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