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OTTOMAN ENAMELED PANEL
It is an highly important piece, made specially
for the 25th anniversary of ascend of Sultan Abdulhamit II to
throne. (1876 - 1909) It is a gilt wood framed panel, decorated with
enamels. In the middle the tughra of Sultan Abdulhamit II is covered
with blue enamel and middle part is covered with gold in the
technique of beaten copper (tombak). Below it is written "God
bless our Sultan" in Ottoman language. Upper parts are
decorated with crescents and geometric symbols all covered with dark
red, green and yellow enamel. On the top, the Ottoman Coat of Arms
is depicted. It reflects the richness of ornamentation in Ottoman
period. It goes for record up to 96.000$
| Sale
| : | 177th AUCTION |
| Date
| : | 17 April 1996 |
| Lot
| : | 110 |
| | It is sold for 96.000$
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