Poetic calligraphy in nasta'liq shekastehh, Iran qâjâr, 19th century Persian calligraphy on paper in nasta'liq shekastehh with black ink inscribed in reserves on a gold background in three columns. The text includes a ghazal by Vahshi Bafqi (1532-1583) and quatrains. Mounted as an album page on card with colored borders and margin illuminated in gold with floral decoration. Two stamps in black ink at the bottom, one inscribed "Mohammad Hossein". Frame. Dim. calligraphy: 19.6 x 11 cm; dim. total: 30.5 x 20 cm Some stains, gilding and polychromy, one column restored with a foreign yoke.