Hadith(?), Arabic and Persian manuscript on gold sprinkled paper, 11ll. of black naskh with red interlinear Persian translation in nasta'liq, gold margins and divisions between black rules, ruled outer margins, headings in white on gold panels, occasional marginal notes, opening bifolio with illuminated cartouche panels above and below and illuminated margins, black morocco binding with gold stamped medallion, pendants and spandrels, red morocco doublures, Safavid Persia, 17th century - 7 x 4¼in. (17.8 x 10.6cm.)