An Ottoman silk and metal-thread curtain, with the tughra of Sultan Selim III (r. A.H. 1203-22/A.D. 1789-1807)

of rectangular form, the green silk ground applied with red and cream silk cartouches and roundels, embroidered with silver and silver-gilt metal threads, with central roundels under a beaming diamond shape containing a calligraphic inscription, with six smaller roundels over a lobed arch sustained by spiralling columns flanking the tughra of Sultan Selim III, framed by a pattern of foliate and floral motifs

Minor (10cm.) tear to the top right corner. Minor losses and fraying throughout. Panel stitched together through the centre. Matted on a modern backing. As viewed.
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inscriptions

In the top cartouche: 'Salutation and peace be upon you O the Seal of Prophets!'.

In the two roundels: The shahada.

In the single roundel: a hadith of the Prophet.

In the two red roundels: 'The Messenger of God, may God salute him and grant him salvation said. The Messenger of God, may God salute him and grant him told the truth'.

In the six roundels: The names of the Four Orthodox caliphs, Hasan and Husayn.

With the tughra of Sultan Selim III (A.H. 1203-22 / A.D. 1789-1807).