Property from an Important Private Collection Muslih Allah Sa’di al-Shirani, Kitab al-Ba’diaya, signed Zahr al-Hilali, Central Asia, dated 803 AH/1400-1 AD, Arabic manuscript on paper, 160 leaves, 17 lines to the page, written in black naskh within...

Property from an Important Private Collection Muslih Allah Sa’di al-Shirani, Kitab al-Ba’diaya, signed Zahr al-Hilali, Central Asia, dated 803 AH/1400-1 AD, Arabic manuscript on paper, 160 leaves, 17 lines to the page, written in black naskh within 2 columns, ruled in gold and blue, seven gold and polychrome headings, in brown leather binding with gilt stamped decoration, text panel 15.5 x 6.6cm; leaf 19.8 x 11.5cm. Provenance: Christie’s London, 16 April 2010, lot 251
Condition report: in fair condition, losses to the headings, minor stains and rubbing, minor restorations to the paper affecting mainly the borders, as viewed.