AN OTTOMAN FARMAN WITH TUGHRA OF SULTAN MUSTAFA SECOND (R.16...

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AN OTTOMAN FARMAN WITH TUGHRA OF SULTAN MUSTAFA SECOND (R.1695-1703)

Empire Ottoman Turkish manuscript on paper, of vertical format, with a large tughra in glittering black ink,

Dimensions
58 x 22 cm

Literature
A decree pertaining to a litigation initiated by a Jewish landlord, who holds legitimate ownership rights over properties located within the Sivas and Arapkir regions. Following the submission of this petitioner's application, the court renders a decision to reinstate the properties, which were previously transferred to the Treasury, to their rightful owner. Additionally, the court orders the provision of restitution for the incurred financial damages and the payment of 787 pence as compensation

Provenance
Probably one of eight Firmans sold at Christie’s