A silk and metal thread calligraphic band for the tomb of the prophet (Hujrat Al-Qabr Al-Nabawi Al-Sharif) in Medina, dated 'the year 12[2]1' (1806-07)

of elongated rectangular form, the red ground embroidered with silver and silver-gilt metal threads, with a monumental calligraphic frieze bordered by minor bands of scrolls and chain pattern, the ends terminating in columns with strapwork and foliate scrolls in the interstices, flanked by floral sprays

Tears and repairs to the silk ground, overall good condition, as viewed
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inscriptions

amara bi-tajdid hadhi al-nitaq al-mubarak wa huwa al-sultan al-a'zam wa al-khaqan al-mu'azzam khadim al-haramayn al-sharifayn al-sultan salim khan thalith ibn al-sultan mustafa khan thalith khallad allah mulkuhu wa 'azza nasrahu 'ala al-shari'a al-mutahhara amin sana 12[1]1

'He ordered the renewal of this blessed belt and he is the most great Sultan and the exalted Emperor, the attendant of the two Noble Sanctuaries, Sultan Salim Khan the third, son of Sultan Mustafa Khan the third, may God make his reign and might and victory over the pure shar'ia eternal, Amen.' The year 12[2]1 (1806-07).'

A comparable belt sold at Christie's, 26 April 2005, lot 50.