AN OTTOMAN SILVER EWER AND BASIN STAMPED WITH THE TUGHRA OF SULTAN ABDULHAMID II (R. 1842-1918) Elaborately decorated in the Rococo style, the basin and ewer each inscribed in Arabic with owner's name, "Layla Khanim," and dated AH 1312/AD 1898. (3). H: 11 1/4 in. Weight: 29.1 oz. t. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Ambassador and Mrs. Alexander Weddell, Richmond, Virginia. Deaccessioned by The Virginia House Museum to benefit future preservation, acquisitions, and care of collections.