AN OTTOMAN CALLIGRAPHIC PANEL BY MOHAMED AREF IN 1371 AH/1951 AD, TURKEY

Arabic and Turkish manuscript on paper, single leaf with text panel at the top with the basmallah in a single line of black muhaqqaq script.
A central rectangular panel enclosing inscription in elegant thuluth script ruled in gilt border, above a panel enclosing Turkish inscription with gilt borders, on both sides a circular device with 'Hasan and Hussein'.
6 circular devices extending outwards from this with Allah, Muhammed and the names of the Four Rashidun Caliphs.
Dated: 1371 AH/1951 AD
Text panel : 35 by 55 cm.
Glazed with gilt wooden frame: 60 by 80 cm.