Ink and gouache on paper heightened with gold, 25 lines to the page written horizontally and diagonally in four columns per page, 4 pages with intercolumnar and marginal illumination and decoration consisting of outdoor scenes of animals, dragons and birds in gold amid foliage highlighted with colour



 

In good overall condition, some small repairs to the page edges and some nibbles, one page text box with 2.5 inch tear to the bottom left corner, some mild rubbing, 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."

Including the following sections:

1) From the Sharafnama of Nizami, the section on Marriage of Alexander to Rushanak, daughter of Dara, and Alexander enthronement at Istakhr in Fars.
2) From the Makhzan al-Asrar of Nizami, from section three to the beginning of the story of Sultan Sanjar and the old woman, in section four.
3) From the Sharafnama of Nizami, the section on Alexander in the fortress of Darband and meeting the sage.
4) From the Makhzan al-Asrar of Nizami, parts of the first section up to the section on Nushirvan, his minister and the owl in section two.