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Unknown —  A Rare Ottoman Battle Standard (Tuğ), Turkey Or Balkans, 17th Century
Unknown

A Rare Ottoman Battle Standard (Tuğ), Turkey Or Balkans, 17th Century

A rare Ottoman battle standard (tuğ) from the 17th century, originating from Turkey or the Balkans. This ceremonial and military object represents Ottoman imperial power and battlefield tradition.

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Splendour: The Philippe Missillier Collection of Islamic & Indian Arms and Armour

April 29, 2025

Estimate: $10,000$15,000

Lot 4

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Unknown, A Rare Ottoman Battle Standard (Tuğ), Turkey Or Balkans, 17th Century

A rare Ottoman battle standard (tuğ) from the 17th century, originating from Turkey or the Balkans. This ceremonial and military object represents Ottoman imperial power and battlefield tradition.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Ceremonial, Islamic Art, Ottoman, Military, Tuğ, Historical, Battle Standard, Turkey, 17th Century, Balkans

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art