Two Ottoman Calligraphies: A calligraphic panel by Hafiz Othman, Turkey, dated A.H. 1093/A.D. 1681 and a decorative study in the form of a tughra, Turkey, 19th century

Arabic manuscript on paper heightened with gold, 5 lines of text written in naskhi script in black ink on cream paper, two side panels decorated with gold flowers and use of blue, signed and dated in the left panel, scrolling floral borders ruled in gold; the larger with tughra design in gold on stout paper interspersed with blue leafy scrolling flowers

In good overall condition, the calligraphy with a few small nicks and minor creases, occasional stains, some small losses to the gilding in the outer margins; the tughra design with some rubbing to the gilding, a few stains to the surrounding area, otherwise good, as viewed.
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