Cartouchière dite palaska à décor floral, Ottoman Empire, Turkey or Balkans, early 19th century Long arched case closed by a lid secured by two rings and flanked by two suspension rings. In gilded copper alloy, embossed and chased with a rocaille décor of foliage scrolls punctuated with flowers around a poly-lobed medallion on the front, the back adorned with the Seal of Solomon flanked on either side by a crescent moon embracing a stylized star. Inside, wooden cartouche perforated with 21 cartouche slots. Height: 8 cm; length: 19 cm Minor accidents, traces of oxidation, wooden cartouche damaged, one side ring missing. A rectangular Qur'an case with domed lid in embossed copper alloy, engraved with floral motifs and crescent-moon mosque pinnacles. 9.7 x 12.1 cm. One pendulum missing, closure system fragmentary. This type of cartridge belt is rare. An example can be found in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg.