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Art of the Islamic World & Beyond

Art of the Islamic World & Beyond

Lot 268: AN OTTOMAN EMBROIDERED VELVET TEXTILE PANEL WITH TUGHRA OF SULTAN MEHMED V

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Start price: £380

Estimated price: £400 - £600

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This Ottoman embroidered textile panel, likely a cushion cover, is composed of a dark velvet ground decorated with gold-colored metallic thread. The central design features the imperial tughra of Sultan Mehmed V (r. 1909–1918), accompanied by the calligraphic inscription Rashad. The field is further embellished with a crescent moon and a five-pointed star. The edges are finished with a metallic fringe. The piece is backed with a plain-woven natural fabric lining.

42 x 42cm