A panel of Shikasteh Iran, Circa 1800. Forming part of a letter addressed to an unnamed ruler, white, black and gold ink on paper, the Show moreA panel of Shikasteh Iran, Circa 1800. Forming part of a letter addressed to an unnamed ruler, white, black and gold ink on paper, the calligraphy contained within clouds reserved against gold ground, laid down on pink card between minor colourful floral boards, mounted Calligraphy 5 1/8 x 3in. (13.2 x 7.7cm.); folio 12 1/8 x 8 1/8in. (30.8 x 20.5cm.) Show less
A NASTA'LIQ QUATRAIN SIGNED MALIK MUHAMMAD AL-ARDABILI, TABRIZ, IRAN, DATED AH 1074/1663-64 AD Persian manuscript on paper, with 4ll. of black... Show moreA NASTA'LIQ QUATRAIN SIGNED MALIK MUHAMMAD AL-ARDABILI, TABRIZ, IRAN, DATED AH 1074/1663-64 AD Persian manuscript on paper, with 4ll. of black nasta'liq on gold and blue highlighted paper, a further line below with the signature and date, three further panels of calligraphy around, one stating that the panel was copied in the dar al-sultaneh in Tabriz, laid down between polychrome rules and a Show less
Arabic manuscript on paper, with 311. o f black naskh ot various sizes, signed and dated across the bottom, the calligraphy within large illuminated margins, framed and glazed Show less
With central brown wool embroidered calligraphic roundel on metallic thread ground, between borders with floral spandrels, signed and dated at the... Show moreWith central brown wool embroidered calligraphic roundel on metallic thread ground, between borders with floral spandrels, signed and dated at the bottom, the calligraphy painted over in brown paint, framed and glazed. Show less
ink on paper, the mirrored composition comprising one central drop-shaped calligraphy, two confronted... Show moreink on paper, the mirrored composition comprising one central drop-shaped calligraphy, two confronted compositions in the shape of a ewer on each side and two mirrored shahadas in red ink above, mounted, framed and glazed. Show less
Arabic manuscript on paper, with three lines of calligraphy, two of large black naskh surrounding a... Show moreArabic manuscript on paper, with three lines of calligraphy, two of large black naskh surrounding a smaller of naskh with the signature, laid down between polychrome minor borders on card Show less
Arabic manuscript on paper, with five hnes o f calligraphy, one of large black naskh above four... Show moreArabic manuscript on paper, with five hnes o f calligraphy, one of large black naskh above four smaller ones, signed in the last Hne, laid dow’n on card between yellow and maroon borders with gold illumination Show less
Arabic manuscript on paper, with central circular composition with lines of black nasta'liq in clouds reser\'ed against gold ground, roundel... Show moreArabic manuscript on paper, with central circular composition with lines of black nasta'liq in clouds reser\'ed against gold ground, roundel surrounded by larger hne of nasta'liq also in clouds, a further line ot smiilar calligraphy above and below, floral illumination around the roundel, mounted, glazed and framed. Show less
Arabic manuscript on paper, composed o f three panels, with four lines of calligraphy, 211. o f large... Show moreArabic manuscript on paper, composed o f three panels, with four lines of calligraphy, 211. o f large black naskh surrounding 211. o f smaller naskh, laid dow'n betw^een gold and polychrome minor borders on gold-speckled card Show less
Arabic manuscript on gazelle skin, with central depiction of the Prophet composed ot tiny lines of black and red naskh, two roundels in the upper... Show moreArabic manuscript on gazelle skin, with central depiction of the Prophet composed ot tiny lines of black and red naskh, two roundels in the upper corners and an angel canying a text, surrounded by red outlined borders wath further calligraphy, mounted in cream card Show less
