An illuminated firman issued by Nasir al-Din Shah Qajar (reigned 1848 - 96), giving annual allowances to Muhammad Mahdi Mirza.Qajar Persia, dated Safar 1277 / August - September 1860.Persian manuscript on paper, text written in five lines of shikasteh script in black ink within interlinear gilt cloudbands, inner margins ruled in red and gold, seal impression within an illuminated shamsa, gilt tughra and signature of Nasir al-Din Shah Qajar within an illuminated stylized leaf above text. 44.5 x 36.5 cm.