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The forty Hadith of the Prophet with their versifications by ‘Abd al-Rahman Jami, signed by Muhammad al-Qawam al-katib al-Shirazi, Persia, Safavid, 16th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- ink on paper with leather binding
Arabic and Persian manuscript on gold-sprinkled paper, 9 leaves plus 2 flyleaves, 13 lines to the page, 3 lines of Arabic text in black nasta'liq script, smaller text panels of Persian text written horizontally and diagonally in smaller script, panels bordered with gold strap-work, foliate panels dividing the text, remargined, opening double page with text within cloud bands against a gold ground sprinkled with flowers, f.1b with illuminated headpiece in colours and gold, brown morocco binding with ebru panels, gilt scroll-work border
Condition
In generally good overall condition, binding slightly worn with some stains, minor abrasions, text generally bold, as viewed.
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"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."
Catalogue Note
Muhammad al-Qawam al-Shirazi is known through his many recorded works, which are dated between 939 AH/1532-33 AD and 974 AH/1566-67 AD that inform us that he worked in Shiraz and was known as al-Hammami (Mehdi Bayani, ahval va athar-e khosh-navisan, vol.3, Tehran, 1348 sh, pp.814-6; L. Uluc, Arts of the Book in Sixteenth Century Shiraz, (Ph.D Dissertation) 2000, pp.335-8).