An illuminated firman on vellum bearing the tughra of Sultan Abdulhamid II (r.1876-1909), Turkey, Ottoman dated 5 Shawwal 1294 AH/13 October 1877

Ottoman Turkish manuscript on vellum, 8 lines of text in alternating gold and black diwani script, surmounted by a large gold tughra within a radiating cartouche

92.5 by 69.7cm.

Condition Report:
Overall fair condition, with horizontal fold marks, some faint vertical creasing, light staining, some darker spots of discolouration near the upper cartouche, the gold pigment is strong and the text is clear and legible, very minor smudging near the lower edge, the lower right corner with a small tear, the edges of the reverse lined with narrow bands of paper, small sections of the paper missing, the reverse with an inscription in black ink at lower left edge referencing the subject of the firman, as viewed.