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A magnificent Ottoman silk and metal-thread calligraphic belt (Nitaq), with the tughra of Sultan Muhammad V, A.H. 1332/A.D. 1913-14
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
of rectangular form, the red silk ground embroidered with silver and silver-gilt threads with a monumental frieze flanked by applied pistachio green silk roundels with calligraphic forms, bordered by a geometric pattern of arabesque motifs
Condition
Fraying and very faint discolouration throughout. Minor loss of embroidered thread, especially to the borders. Matted on modern backing. As viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
inscriptions
In one roundel: Qur'an, surah al-Isra' (XVII), 84.
In the main band: Qur'an, surah al-Fath (XLVIII), 1-5.
In the other roundel:
amara bi-'amal hadha al-nitaq al-mubaraka mawlana al-sultan muhammad al-khamis khallad allah khilafatihi sana 1332
'Our lord Sultan Muhammad the Fifth – may God make his caliphate eternal - ordered the making of this blessed belt, the year A.H. 1332 (A.D. 1913-14)'.
In one roundel: Qur'an, surah al-Isra' (XVII), 84.
In the main band: Qur'an, surah al-Fath (XLVIII), 1-5.
In the other roundel:
amara bi-'amal hadha al-nitaq al-mubaraka mawlana al-sultan muhammad al-khamis khallad allah khilafatihi sana 1332
'Our lord Sultan Muhammad the Fifth – may God make his caliphate eternal - ordered the making of this blessed belt, the year A.H. 1332 (A.D. 1913-14)'.