Two leaves from a manuscript of Persian poetry Persia, late 16th/early 17th Century

Two leaves from a manuscript of Persian poetry Persia, late 16th/early 17th Century framed back to back, Persian manuscript on gold-sprinkled paper, eight lines recto and verso written in elegant nasta'liq script in black ink, interlinear rules in blue and gold, inner margins ruled in colours and gold, outer borders (recto) profusely decorated with floral motifs in gold on a cream ground with coloured cartouches, outer borders (verso) with light pink and blue areas outlined in gold against a gold-decorated cream ground 255 x 160 mm. Footnotes: Provenance Private collection, London. These leaves are from the same manuscript as leaves offered in these rooms, Bonhams, Islamic and Indian Art, 23rd May 2023, lots 10 and 11. It has not been possible to identify the text exactly but it relates to the unity of God, the Prophet Muhammad and reciting chapters from the Qur'an, in prose and verse. Important Notice to Buyers Some countries, e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of works of particular origins. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian) and Syrian origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid on or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R R This lot is subject to import restrictions when shipped to the United States. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing