“Firman” ink on paper decorated with Tuhgra, from Sultan Muhammed V (1909–1918)...

“Firman” ink on paper decorated with Tuhgra, from Sultan Muhammed V (1909–1918) dated 8th day in Rabai Al-Awal 1335 (January 2. 1917). Visible size 76×27 cm.

Framed. Provenance: Archeologist Peder Mortensen b. 1934 Director of the Moesgaard Museum from 1982–1996 Director for the Danish Institute in Damascus and cultural advisor to the Danish embassy in Damascus 1996–2001 Honorary professor in Middle Eastern studies at University of Copenhagen. Bought in Bursa 1988.

Condition: Wear due to age and use. Examined with mountings, without guarantee for hidden defects.

Category: Asian decorative art