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AN ILLUMINATED SCRIBE CERTIFICATE (IJAZAT) OF ISMEL ALHAQ, OTTOMAN, TURKEY, DATED AH 1272 / AD 1855

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Start price: £800

Estimated price: £1,000 - £2,000

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This beautifully illuminated Ottoman scribe certificate (Ijazat) of Ismel Alhaq, dated AH 1272 / AD 1855. The document is richly decorated with intricate floral and geometric designs, typical of Ottoman manuscript artistry. The calligraphy is rendered in elegant black ink against a vibrant backdrop of blues, greens, and golds, framed by ornate borders.

 

The reverse of the document features additional script and decorations. The certificate folds into a compact format, a traditional style for Ottoman Ijazat documents.

 

Dimensions: L: 34cm, W: 22cm