marriage contract

By 86fineza, 10 September, 2012
Description

circa 1860 ( Islamic Lunar calendar 1277), size 40cm X62 cm Iranian/Persian/Islamic marriage contract contaning some caligraphic religious versus along with description of  the father of the bride  gifts to the bride as well as  groom's gifts to the bride. This manuscript is decorated with natural dyes, as well as  gold & silver embossining  technique.

Category
Other
Medium
antique paper decorated with embossed gold & silver
Distinguishing marks
unknown
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
40 cm X 62 cm
Date Period
circa 1860 (1277 Islamic Lunar Calendar)
Weight
unknown
History
A forgotten document found by the owner from a hidden place in his gran mother's home some 50 years ago. The marriage contract belongs to a descendant of Afshar dynasty.
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Price Paid (If known)
unknown
For Sale?
No
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fishwhacker

12 years 10 months ago

I would offer you $200+shipping for the contract with the intent to donate it to a museum. If it were to go for sale in the retail world, it would bring $300 or so.

 

Thanks

-Nicholas

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