A firman addressed to Muhammad Ibrahim Khan Mu'awin al-Dawlah from Nasir al-Din Shah Qajar appointing him, through Prime Minister Amin al-Sultan's recommendation, to be Consul-General of Tbilisi
Qajar Persia, dated Ramadan 1312/February-March 1895
Qajar Persia, dated Ramadan 1312/February-March 1895
Persian manuscript on paper, five lines of text written in nasta'liq script in black ink within cloudbands on a gold ground and within coloured ruled margins, stylised floral motif as headpiece containing the seal impression of Nasir al-Din Shah, blank cartouche at right, folds, creased, framed; and a practice sheet for a firman addressed to a certain Muhammad 'Ali in shikasteh script, Persia, 19th Century, 16 lines in black ink written horizontally and vertically, in mount
495 x 355 mm.; 295 x 183 mm.(2)
495 x 355 mm.; 295 x 183 mm.(2)
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Footnotes
- The firman states that Muhammad Ibrahim Khan Mu'awin al-Dawlah is to be appointed Consul-General of Tbilisi, in recognition of its important situation as a centre for trade and travellers, and that he should safeguard their interests and protect Persian citizens living there according to the signed treaties.
The practice sheet in shikasteh script mentions the name Mirza Muhammad, known as khosh-navis (calligrapher), who could be any one of a number of calligraphers with that name. It is incomplete and it is not clear who the addressee might be.
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