Two Persian calligraphic panels, comprising a small gilt framed calligraphic panel in Arabic, Persia, dated 1264AH/ 1847 AD, copied in elegant black naskhi script within cloud-bands outlined in gold, signed Muhammad Ibrahim ibn Mashhad, mounted, framed and glazed, 9.5 x 5 cm.; and another small gilt framed calligraphic panel in Persian, Persia, circa 19th Century, copied in fine black shikasteh script with broad ruled borders, mounted, framed and glazed, 13 x 17 cm. Provenance: Bonhams 28 April, 2005, Lot 95, sale 112051 (part lot) Please refer to department for condition report

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