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Illuminated Firman (Royal Decree) with Ornamental Tugra (Calligraphic Monogram) of Sultan Selim III (reigned 1789-1807)1805-1806 / 1220 A.H.

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Illuminated Ottoman imperial document with gold arabesque triangle, tughra monogram in blue and red, flanking flame medallions, and dense cursive Arabic-script text below

Unknown, Illuminated Firman (Royal Decree) with Ornamental Tugra (Calligraphic Monogram) of Sultan Selim III (reigned 1789-1807), 1805-1806 / 1220 A.H., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Edwin Binney, 3rd, Collection of Turkish Art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Illuminated Firman (Royal Decree) with Ornamental Tugra (Calligraphic Monogram) of Sultan Selim III (reigned 1789-1807)
Place Made
Turkey
Date Made
1805-1806 / 1220 A.H.
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Dimensions
36 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (92.71 x 52.07 cm)
Credit Line
The Edwin Binney, 3rd, Collection of Turkish Art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Accession Number
M.85.237.55
Classification
Manuscripts
Collecting Area
Art of the Middle East: Islamic
Selected Bibliography
  • Denny, Walter B. Turkish Treasures from the Collection of Edward Binney, 3rd. Portland, OR: Portland Art Museum, 1979.