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Prayer Book (Dor.d-e Mosta..t) - Prayer Book (Dor.d-e Mosta..t) Persia, 17th - 18th century Arabic manuscript on paper, composed of 58 papers, complete. Folio 132 x 80 mm, writing box 98 x 50 mm. Text in Naskh script on a single column of 17 lines in black ink, with important words in red ink.The decoration includes four frontispieces (unwan) illuminated in gold and colours and numerous chapter titles in white or gold ink. Persian margin notes in nasta'liq calligraphy . Leather binding with flap decorated in red and gold.Traces of use and reinforcement on some papers, restored tear in last paper. 13.5 X 8.5 cm