Lot 233: An Illuminated Ruzname (Almanac or Calendar) Scroll, Copied by Sulayman known as Hikmati, Ottoman Turkey, Late 18th/Early 19th Century

An illuminated Ruzname (almanac or calendar) scroll, copied by Sulayman known as Hikmati, originating from Ottoman Turkey and dating to the late 18th/early 19th Century. This hand-illustrated manuscript is executed on aged paper, featuring extensive Arabic calligraphy in black, red, and blue inks. The scroll incorporates numerous numerical tables and complex diagrams, including a celestial sphere with astrological or astronomical markings, a sequence depicting moon phases, and various radial charts. A notable section is clearly labeled ‘أسماء المدن’ (Asma’ al-Mudun – Names of Cities) with associated ‘الطول’ (Al-Tūl – Longitude) and ‘العرض’ (Al-ʿArḍ – Latitude) values, indicating geographical or cartographic content. Decorative motifs, including arabesque patterns and stylized calligraphic elements, are present throughout the composition.