Lot 164
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AN ALBUM OF CALLIGRAPHY
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AN ALBUM OF CALLIGRAPHY

ONE PANEL SIGNED MUHAMMAD SALIH, QAJAR IRAN, 19TH CENTURY

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AN ALBUM OF CALLIGRAPHY
ONE PANEL SIGNED MUHAMMAD SALIH, QAJAR IRAN, 19TH CENTURY
Eight panels concertina bound, each with a calligraphic panel in small or large black nasta'liq script, most written diagonally, each with fine coloured borders decorated with gilt paper cut-outs, the first calligraphy a modern reproduction, with a fine gilt lacquered papier mâché cover
Folio 10 3/8 x 7in. (26.5 x 17.7cm.)
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Lot Essay

The style of the illuminated borders of this album can be compared to that of the Nasir al-Din Shah album with its large paper cut-out laid down on colourful margins. The album was made in 1888 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Nasir al-Din Shah's accession to the throne.

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