Hamza, Persian manuscript on paper, 21ll. of black nasta'liq in four columns, gold margin between gold and coloured rules, headings in white on gold panels over two columns, ff.1v. and 2v. with illuminated headings, Safavid Persia, probably Shiraz, dated Shawwal AH 1023/1614-15 AD, later dark green morocco binding with stamped medallions and border, red, yellow and green painted doublures - 11 x 6½in. (28 x 16.6cm.)