Tughra of Sultan Ahmed III (r. 1703–1730) - Lot 278

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Tughra of Sultan Ahmed III (r. 1703–1730) - Lot 278
Tughra of Sultan Ahmed III (r. 1703–1730) Pigments and gold on paper Turkey, 18th century This beautiful tughra belongs to Sultan Ahmed III and bears his title: ?ah Ahmed bin Mehmed ?ah Han el-muzaffer daima. The composition bears the date 1135 H. (1722–23 AD) and lists the name of Mustafa Pasha, the sub-governor (kaymakam) of Istanbul, in the lower left corner. The Tughra is drawn in black ink at the center of the composition and illuminated with floral motifs in gold (tezhip). The margins feature cartouches adorned with delicate polychrome bouquets on a gold background. A chevron frieze frames the composition, which is set in an old gilded wooden frame. (visible wear) (Wear) Expert: Alexis RENARD
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