Bidspirit auction | An Illuminated Shi'ite Islamic Manuscript,

An Illuminated Shi'ite Islamic Manuscript, Qajar Empire, 1813-1814 - Elaborately written in black and red ink with gold powder on paper, the first two pages written against a gilt background. Apparently a Shi'ite religious text. Bearing a dedication and handwritten annotations. Bound in leather; the binding detached. Dated AH 1229 (1813-1814). Wear consistent with age. Binding dimensions: 15 x 9 cm Provenance: The Collection of Joseph Wallersteiner (1911-2001). By descent to the present owner. Notes: Given their common provenance, the manuscripts likely once belonged to the library of Sheikh Ali Abu al-Mawahib, former Mufti of Jaffa. Condition: For a condition report, please contact office@alma.auction. All items are sold as is, and buyers are responsible for checking condition before bidding. The absence of condition notes does not imply good condition.