An Ottoman Calligraphic panel signed by Salih Rushdi, dated A.H. 1256/A.D. 1840, and prayer book, Turkey, 19th century

Arabic manuscript on paper, 12 lines to the page written horizontally and diagonally in cartouches and cloud bands against grounds of blue and gold with floral decoration, ruled in gold with a wide blue outer margin; the prayer book with 89 leaves, 13 lines to the page written in black naskhi script, 3 illuminated headpieces in blue and gold, illustrations of Mecca and Medina heightened with gold, in leather binding with gilt floral decoration

Both in good overall condition, the panel with a few very minor losses to the outer border bottom right edge, otherwise good; the prayer book with some mild rubbing to the binding, one page with a loss to the bottom corner, a few other small tears, otherwise pages clean and fresh, as viewed.
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