An illuminated talismanic chart, Persia, Qajar, 19th century

ink and gouache heightened with gold and silver on cloth, the field comprising a grid with magic numbers, framed by the names of Allah and talismanic names in red and blue naskh, beneath further cartouches comprising prayers in black and red beneath gold and polychrome illuminated panels
90 by 76.9cm.

Condition Report:
As show in the illustration there is some rubbing to the pigments and staining, mainly affecting the right and lower sides of the chart. Minor discolouration to the cloth, and small scuffs, and tears to the edges. Light creases overall. Scattered very small losses to the cloth. Two of the creaselines on the right side of the chart reinforced to the reverse. The reverse plain with some light discolouration. As viewed.

Provenance:
Jagdish Mittal, Hyderabad, 1969

Ex-private collection, West Coast, USA

Christie's, London, 14 October 2003, lot 134