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ARTS OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD
Sale L03221 lot 71
AN OTTOMAN EMBROIDERED LEATHER DOCUMENT CASE,
TURKEY, WITH THE TUGHRA OF 'ABD AL-'AZIZ (A.H.
1277-93/A.D. 1861-76)
London, New Bond Street 3,000—5,000 GBP
Session 1
15 Oct 03 10:30 AM
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium:
7,800 GBP
measurements note
29.3cm.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
of rectangular form embroidered in silver thread
with the tughra of 'Abd al-'Aziz above crossed
spears, pennants and other trophies framed within
an undulating band with floral sprays, the back
with a central motif of military paraphernalia
and crescent moon cornerpieces, the interior of
red morocco
JBOC Comments:
Seen on www.Sothebys.com
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