Property from an Important Private Collection Jalal al-Din Rumi (d.1273), Mathnawi, Timurid Central Asia, 15th century, Persian manuscript on paper, 342 leaves plus 1 fly-leaf, 21 lines to the page, written in black nasta’liq within 4 columns...

Property from an Important Private Collection Jalal al-Din Rumi (d.1273), Mathnawi, Timurid Central Asia, 15th century, Persian manuscript on paper, 342 leaves plus 1 fly-leaf, 21 lines to the page, written in black nasta’liq within 4 columns, ruled in blue, important words in red, f.1b with a gold and polychrome heading, 5 additional gold and polychrome headings, in brown leather binding with gilt stamped sections, with flap, Text panel 17.6 x 11.5cm.; leaf 24.5 x 16.5cm. Provenance: Christie’s London, 11 October 2013, lot 723
Condition report: in good condition, the first heading on f.1b rubbed and with some losses, the other headings in excellent condition, minor smudges and stains, as viewed.