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A PERSIAN QAJAR PRAYER BOOK, 19TH CENTURY

Reference: ART3002075

Arabic and Persian manuscript on paper, 147 leaves with 11 lines to each page, written in black naskh and nastaliq script. Catchwords and titles in red with traces of gilding, divided and ruled in gold border, four pages with the 99 beautiful names of 'Allah' written in polychrome ink on gilt cartridges. The first two pages with table containing the months, names of Imams and surah Al-Ikhlas, f9 and f20 stylized with gilt floral motifs, red and striking blue decoration. Different known prayers and Quran verses, red morocco leather binding. Text panel: 5.3 by 11 cm. Book: 8.5 by 16 cm.