AN OTTOMAN HILYA BY MUSTAFA HASHIM IN 1289 AH/1872 AD

Single leaf, text panel at the top with the basmallah in a single line of black muhaqqaq script, then a circular text-block with 11 lines black naskh script reserved in clouds on a cream colored ground with gold markers pointed by blue dots, 4 circular devices extending outwards from this with the names of the Four Rashidun Caliphs, then another single line of muhaqqaq in another text block above the colophon at the bottom of the page, containing another 3 lines black naskh, richly decorated with floral motifs and serrated leaves in colors and gold. At the bottom two certificates of Ijaze by his two masters: Abdullah Helmi and Khalil Alsafi in 1289 AH/1872 AD. Glazed with gilt wooden frame
Text panel: 16 by 36 cm. Frame: 44 by 68 cm.