Calligraphic bird, black ink on gold sprinkled paper, the long-legged, tall-necked bird formed from the bismillah, Persia, dated AH 1280/1863-4 AD, red and blue applied margins, on beige leaf, (good condition, very slight staining to upper edge of leaf), framed and glazed - 6½ x 4¼in. (16.4 x 10.3cm.)