Collection of Qur'anic surah and commentaries,
[PRAYERBOOK].
compiled by Ibn Tawus, including extracts on the teachings of Jafar Sadiq, copied by Muhammad Ibn Mirza.
Stock Code 109521
Qajar Persia, possibly Tabriz, early-19th century.
Single volume, illuminated manuscript on polished paper, in Arabic, complete, 106 leaves, single column, 11 lines black naskh, headings and important phrases in blue, gilt polychrome head-piece opening the text, gilt borders to opening two pages, interlinear colouring in gilt throughout, eaves with polychrome and gilt ruling, catch-words, Persian export stamps to first and final leaves, some of the gatherings becoming loose, a few ink smudges else clean internal condition; housed in a very attractive painted lacquered binding, covers with floral designs set in an oval shape set against a striking black background with borders of a similar design, all heightened in gilt upper cover slightly rubbed, extremities lightly bumped. 230 x 145mm (9 x 5¾ inches).
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