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Illustrations of Ottomans circa 1809 from

Stratford Canning's Pictures of Turkey
Ascibasi, or Commander of the Janisseries in ceremonial dress

Ascibasi, or Commander of the Janisseries in ceremonial dress. Stratford Canning's Pictures of Turkey. Ottoman Illustrations of Costume and Soldiers.

Physical description: An Official in a very elaborate uniform, hung with chains and metal plates, wearing a Janissery's headdress
Object: Watercolour
Place of origin: Istanbul, Turkey (Painted)
Date: about 1809 (Painted)
Artist/Maker: Anonymous Greek artist (Painter)
Marks and inscriptions: Numbered 29 Inscribed on the back in pencil A Janissary in Ceremonial dress
Dimensions: Height: 32.3 cm, Width: 18.6 cm
Victoria and Albert Museum. Museum number: D.88-1895

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Stratford Canning's Pictures of Turkey Ascibasi, or Commander of the Janisseries in ceremonial dress

Stratford Canning's Pictures of Turkey
Ascibasi, or Commander of the Janisseries in ceremonial dress