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Art of the Islamic World and India

Art of the Islamic World and India

Lot 30: AN OTTOMAN SHARIA COURT DOCUMENT WITH MULTIPLE SEALS AND SIGNATURES, 19TH CENTURY

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This auction ended on 23 May 2025.

Start price: £550

Estimated price: £600 - £800

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Written in elegant Ottoman Turkish script, the document records official court proceedings, likely related to a property transaction, endowment (waqf), or contractual agreement. Each entry is accompanied by a distinct seal and signature, demonstrating the formal witnessing and validation process.

The upper section features the embossed seal of the Mahkeme-i Şer‘iyye (Sharia Court).

66 x 26cm