Persian quatrain, signed Muhammad Husayn bin Muhammad, Iran qâjâr, dated 1274 H/1857-58Ink , gold and pigments on cream paper, the quatrain in nasta'liq style in black ink, each line surrounded by illumination, a dated dedication by the calligrapher in the lower left corner "in the company of some friends I was asked to write these lines, I hope they will forgive me 1274." Three other corners illuminated in gold and polychrome. Several coloured frames, quatrain mounted on cardboard page. Page size: 34 x 21.9 cm; view: 18.9 x 10.6 cmA nasta'liq quatrain, Qajar Iran, signed and dated AH 1274 /1857-58