Ink and gouache on paper, 2 lines to the page written in nasta'liq script in black ink above and below the painting, the reverse with 14 lines of text, borders ruled in colours and gold 

In fairly good overall condition, bottom leaf corner torn with associated repair, a few small losses to the edges, slightly foxed, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

The text in prose is the story about Mount Bistun in which Kasra [Khusraw] sent Farhad to cut a channel in return for the hand of Shirin.  This story with slight variation is mentioned in Qazvini's 'Aja'ib al-Makhluqat and this folio may be from a v🦩ersion of that text.&nb⭕sp;