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Illustrations of Ottomans circa 1790 in

Costumes Turcs
Vol. II Folio 86. Tavşan


Chiosgchi, musicien, turc jouant du Chiosq.
Painting (watercolour). Folio 86 from an album showing Turkish costume. Köşcü, the drummer who played the big drum (köş) in the Mehter band. Two large drumsticks. Dark blue kaftan. Wearing the square turban, kâtibî kavuk.

British Museum. Registration number: 1974,0617,0.12.2.86
Previously owned by Heinrich Friedrich von Diez

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