Auction KEW-AU10008
ART OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD AND INDIA
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May 23, 2025
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LOT 30:
AN OTTOMAN SHARIA COURT DOCUMENT WITH MULTIPLE SEALS AND SIGNATURES, 19TH CENTURY
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£600 - £800
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AN OTTOMAN SHARIA COURT DOCUMENT WITH MULTIPLE SEALS AND SIGNATURES, 19TH CENTURY
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
