大英博物館さんのインスタグラム写真 - (大英博物館Instagram)「🖋 This Ottoman scribe’s desk was made during the 17th century, probably built for a scholar or calligrapher to store their books and writing equipment 📚 It is beautifully inlaid with mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and ivory in geometric designs, typical of the furniture made for the Ottoman elite. Boxes similar to this one were also made to house Qur’ans. While we’re working hard to safely open all our galleries, you can visit the Albukhary Foundation Gallery of the Islamic world though our website. Learn all about the making of the gallery, the science and conservation required to display objects like this, and explore the story of the collection – islamicworld.britishmuseum.org 🔎 Ottoman dynasty scribe’s desk. Turkey, 17th century. #BritishMuseum #WFH #MuseumFromHome #VirtualVisit」10月9日 20時45分