Calligraphic panels by Muhammad Qasim [Ottoman Turkey, 1283-1284 AH (1866-67 AD)]

Group of six calligraphic panels in a fine Ta'liq script, five of these signed by Muhammad Qasim, illuminated manuscripts on paper [Ottoman Turkey, dated 1283-1284 AH (1866-67 AD)] six leaves, comprising: (i) two lines of black ta'liq, signed by Qasim, with decorative floral design in polychrome to the borders, 185 by 280 mm.; (ii) two lines of black ta'liq, signed by Qasim and dated 1283, calligraphy set against fine marbled background with decorated borders heightened in gilt, 263 by 405 mm.; (iii) two lines of black ta'liq, signed by Qasim and dated 1284, lines framed within gilt and decorated floral polychrome borders, c. 200 by 355 mm.; (iv) two lines of black ta'liq, signed by Qasim and dated 1283, calligraphy against marbled background, borders gilt, 280 by 385 mm;. (v) two lines of black ta'liq, signed by Qasim, against a darkened tan background with bold border decoration, 260 by 435 mm.; (vi) two lines of Arabic verse, unsigned, after Qasim, 240 by 505 mm.; all in clean and attractive condition, mounted to thick card, in mounts