A BOLD NASTA’LIQ CALLIGRAPHIC PANEL
Qajar Iran, 19th century, signed Mirza Mahdi

Persian manuscript on buff paper, the bold black nasta'liq composition presented in chalipa format, signed by the calligrapher Mirza Mahdi in the lower left corner, within a dark blue inner border and marbled paper outer band, in gold and black rules, mounted, framed and glazed, the text panel 33.5cm x 20cm, 68.8cm x 54.5cm including the frame.