*A FLAPPED CALF LEATHER BINDING PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN PRIVATE COLLECTION Iran, 18th century and later The exterior tooled and gilt with lobed medallions containing scrolling tendrils in the centre and curving corners, the interior decorated in Timurid style, gold-stamped with dragons, monkeys, and foxes in blossoming trees, the central lobed medallion and curved corners tooled, infilled with golden tendrils on turquoise blue ground, 23cm x 38cm. * Please note that this lot is subject to import VAT at a preferential rate of 5% on the Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on the Buyer’s Premium.