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

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

Harem-i Hümayun Nöbetçisi

Hasırlı Eski (elder on a mat) sits on a mat at the entrance door of the palace. Usually depicted seated in a red robe. This person was a black eunuch and kept watch until morning without sleeping. He is depicted with a sword under his left arm and two daggers on his waist.
source: Osmanlı kıyafet albümleri (1770-1810) by Nurdan Küçükhasköylü