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Calligrapher’s desk
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LEVEL 8

Ottoman empire, Turkey, Istanbul, imperial workshop
About 1540
Wood, ivory
Louvre Abu Dhabi

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Did you know…?

Royal Use This magnificent desk could only be used by members of the royal Ottoman court and calligraphers.

Sultan’s Writing Desk The Sultan himself could have used it to write his poems, making it a significant work of art.

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