An illuminated Genealogical Scroll tracing various Muslim dynasties to the Prophet Muhammad, his family, companions and Imams, copied by Haji Isma'il Bokhari Central Asia, probably Bokhara, 19th Century Arabic manuscript on cream-coloured paper backed with linen, in scroll form, the text written in naskhi, thuluth and nasta'liq scripts in black ink, proper names contained within gold circular devices, borders decorated with floral motifs in colours and gold, the bismallah written in bold thuluth script and the shahadah written in ornamental kufic and thuluth in black ink on either a gold or floral ground, surmounted by an illuminated headpiece in colours and gold approx. 657.5 x 26 cm. Footnotes: Provenance The Shakerine Collection, acquired Bonhams, Islamic and Indian Art, 1st May 2003, lot 73. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com