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Süleymanname ottoman ensemble (1530)
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Dancers (köçeks) and musicians performing at the circumcision ceremony of Selim, Bayezid, and Mehmed in 1530. The miniature is from the book called Süleymanname. The köçeks in this drawing accompany the music with çalpara's (wooden castanets) in their hands.
| Artist / Maker | Esin Atıl, Arifi |
|---|---|
| Date | circa 1530date QS:P,+1530-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902 |
| Culture / Origin | Süleymanname |
| Dimensions | 1127×992 px (digital) |
| Department | miniature-painting |
| Type | Manuscript painting |
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