Illustrations of Ottomans, Late 18th to early 19th century

Fenerci Mehmed Albumu
Topkapı Sarayı Müzesi (Topkapi Palace Museum) Ms. Ahmed III 3690

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The palace officer who carries the mother-of-pearl chair decorated with silver plates used for the sultan to mount a horse. The sultan used to step on this chair while getting on and off the horse. 25 kuruş was given each year for the repair of this chair.
source: Osmanlı kıyafet albümleri (1770-1810) by Nurdan Küçükhasköylü


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