Persia, text dated AH 1199/AD 1784-85, illuminated in AH 1287/AD 1870-71 — A book of prayers to be recited after each daily prayer, copied by Muhammad Hashim, illuminated later by the order of Mustashar al-Mulk

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Estimate: £1,000–£1,500 hammer ≈ $1,302–$1,953
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Sale: Bonhams — Islamic and Indian Art, London, New Bond Street · 26 October 2020
Record ID: TB-2026-703288
Record: first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Book Of Prayers To Be Recited After Each Daily Prayer, Copied By Muhammad Hashim, Illuminated Later By The Order Of Mustashar Al-mulk, Persia, text dated AH 1199/AD 1784-85, illuminated in AH 1287/AD 1870-71. Bonhams, 26 Oct 2020, lot 38. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-703288.

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A Book Of Prayers To Be Recited After Each Daily Prayer, Copied By Muhammad Hashim, Illuminated Later By The Order Of Mustashar Al-mulk, Persia, text dated AH 1199/AD 1784-85, illuminated in AH 1287/AD 1870-71. Bonhams, 26 Oct 2020, lot 38. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-703288.

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