Illustration from:

Hans Sloan's Album, "The Habits of the Grand Signor's Court"

SL.5258, Turkey, c.1620

Folio 44b. Peyk

Peyk. One of the pages constantly in attendance on the Sultan. Carrying a halberd. Wearing the distinctive thimble-shaped tall cap (külâh-i peyk) with a plume in the holder. Mauve jacket (nimten) over striped robe. Red stockings and yellow ankle boots.

Peyk. One of the pages constantly in attendance on the Sultan. Carrying a halberd. Wearing the distinctive thimble-shaped tall cap (külâh-i peyk) with a plume in the holder. Mauve jacket (nimten) over striped robe. Red stockings and yellow ankle boots.

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Registration number: 1928,0323,0.46.39 British Museum

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