A Khatt-i Nakhuni (finger nail) calligraphic album, Persia, Qajar, 19th...
comprising 12 panels on paper laid down on card, including calligraphic examples in thuluth, nasta'liq and naskh and various illustrations, each within gold and polychrome illuminated rules, within wide red card margins
text panel: 16.2 by 10.5cm. (largest)
leaf: 24.2 by 15.5cm.
Condition Report:
In good and clean condition overall. Occasional small spots of discolouration. Some buckling to the paper. The margins with light wear. As viewed.
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comprising 12 panels on paper laid down on card, including calligraphic examples in thuluth, nasta'liq and naskh and various illustrations, each within gold and polychrome illuminated rules, within wide red card margins
text panel: 16.2 by 10.5cm. (largest)
leaf: 24.2 by 15.5cm.
Condition Report:
In good and clean condition overall. Occasional small spots of discolouration. Some buckling to the paper. The margins with light wear. As viewed.