What medium is "Tughra (Insignia) of Sultan Süleiman the Magnificent (r. 1520–66)"?

Tughra (Insignia) of Sultan Süleiman the Magnificent (r. 1520–66) is Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Is "Tughra (Insignia) of Sultan Süleiman the Magnificent (r. 1520–66)" in the public domain?

Yes, Tughra (Insignia) of Sultan Süleiman the Magnificent (r. 1520–66) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Tughra (Insignia) of Sultan Süleiman the Magnificent (r. 1520–66)

Q: When was "Tughra (Insignia) of Sultan Süleiman the Magnificent (r. 1520–66)" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1555–60.

Unknown Artist

ca. 1555–60

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

Dimensions

Tughra: H. 20 1/2 in. (52.1 cm) W. 25 3/8 in. (64.5 cm) Mat: H. 25 in. (63.5 cm) W. 30 in. (76.2 cm)

Classification

Codices

Department

Islamic Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1938

Accession Number

38.149.1

Tags

Insignia

Art Historical Context

Behold the majestic *Tughra (Insignia) of Süleyman the Magn*, a stunning example of Ottoman imperial calligraphy from around 1555–60. during the reign of Süleyman (r. 1520–66), one of the Ottoman Empire's greatest rulers, this elaborate monogram served as his official signature. Tughras like this adorned decrees, coins, architecture, and diplomatic correspondence, embodying the sultan's unassailable authority at the height of the empire's power and cultural splendor. Crafted by an unknown master calligrapher using ink, opaque watercolor, and shimmering gold on paper, the tughra measures an im...

Tughra (Insignia) of Sultan Süleiman the Magnificent (r. 1520–66)

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