By Jane Fitzpatrick

Süleiman the Magnificent had a magnificent signature. The sultan employed artists in his court to ensure his documents and decrees bore the ornate seal that remains artistically appreciated today.

 “Insignia of Sultan Süleiman the Magnificent” is the ninth installation of the Arts of Islam series. Follow along with the images and audio at your own pace, and trace the artistry of an Ottoman sultan’s elaborate autograph.

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https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/449533?deptids=14&high=on&ft=*&offset=80&rpp=40&pos=107.