Saddlebag in the name of Sultan 'Abdul Hamid II (r. 1876-1909), Ottoman Turkey, dated 1884 Bag in polychrome silk, mainly yellow, decorated with silver and gold thread brocades. On one side, an arcature on twisted columns houses the tughra of Sultan 'Abdul Hamid II framed by four green silk medallions bearing the names of Abu Bakr, 'Umar, Hassan and Hussein, with two cartouches with calligraphic decoration brocaded on a red silk background framing the composition. The Arabic inscription reads "Our Master (Maulana) Sultan 'Abdul Hamid, may God bless his State, year 1302 H/1884". On the reverse, similar composition, the arcature housing the Arabic formula "Nasr min Allah wa Fatah Qarib"/"With God's help, victory is near", the four green silk medallions embroidered with the names Muhammad, Allah, 'Uthman and 'Ali, the red silk cartouches embroidered with the Arabic inscription: "This sacred bag was commissioned by the Khan son of Sultan 'Abdul Majid Khan Malek" [?]. One handle at the top. 67 x 40 cm Stains, wear. A Dated Ottoman Silk Bag with the name of Sultan 'Abdul Hamid II, Turkey