Calligraphic album page, Iran, late Safavid period, dated 1727 and attributable to Ahmad al-Nayrizi Calligraphy on paper of 12 lines of Arabic, 11 in naskhi, the last in thuluth, in black ink in reserves on a gold ground, some gilding highlights on certain words. The text includes three verses from the Sura of Light, XXIV, 35 - 38 (incomplete). The last line gives the date 1140 H /1727. Dim. calligraphy: 19.5 x 10.1 cm; page: 33 x 20.6 cm Some stains, wetness and small accidents. Verse 35 of the Sura of Light is well known for its use on mosque lamps, particularly those made of enamelled glass from the Mamluk period.