AN OTTOMAN FIRMAN, 20TH CENTURY

Reference: ART3001272

Manuscript on paper, Ink and gold on burnished paper, with 6 lines, alternating lines elegant red and gold diwani script, divided by large gilt flower sprays and foliage, the large gold tughra of Ottoman Sultan Abdulmejid I at the top. All within a border of gilt flower heads and foliage scrolls. 160 by 75 cm.