Persian School, 19th Century
An illuminated prayer scroll for Prince Qay Qubad Mirza, one of the sons of Fath 'Ali Shah Qajar dated AH 1248/AD 1832-33
Arabic manuscript on paper, in scroll form, text written in large fine naskhi script, and some nasta'liq, in black ink within cloudbands on a gold ground, headings written in red and one in gold, illuminated headpiece in colours and gold, margins ruled in colours and gold, green leather outer wrapper