Persian manuscript on paper, 268 leaves, 24 lines to the page written in fine nasta'liq script in black, horizontally in a central column, 17 lines written diagonally in left and right columns, headings and significant words in red ink, intercolumnar rules in gold, inner margins ruled in gold and blue, illuminated double-page frontispiece, six further double-page section openings in colours and gold, lacquer binding in the style of Razi, with central medallions, doublures with stylised gilt floral motifs on a red ground 255 x 160 mm.