メトロポリタン美術館さんのインスタグラム写真 - (メトロポリタン美術館Instagram)「If the sultan sent you a letter, you might see a graphic like this on it. ✉️⬆️⁣ ⁣ The Ottoman #tughra is a unique calligraphic emblem of the sultan's authority that was included on all official documents—royal decrees (called firmans), coins, correspondence, and other items.⁣ ⁣ Tughras were used by the Ottomans starting in the early 14th century and became standardized in the 16th century under Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent, whose #tughra is featured here. It's emblazoned with his name, his father's name, his title, and the phrase "the eternally victorious."⁣ ⁣ 🎨 Turkish. Tughra (Insignia) of Sultan Süleiman the Magnificent (r. 1520–66), ca. 1555–60. #MetAnywhere⁣ @metislamicart ⁣ [Image description: A calligraphic tughra outlined in blue and decorated with complex natural designs.]」6月18日 4時53分