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Illustrations of Ottomans circa 1790 in
Costumes Turcs
Vol. I Folio 54. Çavuş on campaign
Image source: Osmanlı kıyafet albümleri (1770-1810) by Nurdan Küçükhasköylü
Tschausch du Gr. Visir en l'accompagnant en guerre.
Painting (watercolour). Folio 54 from an album showing Turkish costume. Çavuş on campaign. He is carrying a çevgân or jingling johnny, an instrument which was always carried before the Grand Vizier. It has the appearance of a military ensign, but is composed of many small bells strung on cords which are attached to a staff. Wearing a pink caftan, two pistols tucked into his belt at the back, sword in a scabbard on a sword sling. Kâtibî kavuk has a blue cap.
British Museum. Registration number: 1974,0617,0.12.1.54
Previously owned by Heinrich Friedrich von Diez
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