Collection by Safavid poet Nazim Haravi - Lot 141

Collection by Safavid poet Nazim Haravi Persian manuscript on paper, poetic work by Nizam Haravi (died in the second half of the 17th century) including "Yusuf u Zulaykha", two-column text in black and red ink, 13 lines per page in gilded frames. Double frontispiece with illuminated sarlowh and text surrounded by gilded clouds. Papier-mâché binding decorated with a floral composition on a gilded background and a border of floral scrolls on a red background. Bouquets of narcissus inside the boards. Binding unbound and damaged. A papier-mâché pen box (qalamdan) with gilded decoration of roses and gol-i bolbol nightingales on a black background is included. Afghanistan or Central Asia, 19th century Size: 24 x 13.5 cm Expert : Laure Soustiel ; laure@soustiel.com (+33 6 09 47 27 31)