1875 Wood Engraving Turkish Cavass Bodyguard Attendant Police Officer XGCA1

This is an original 1875 black and white wood engraving of a Turkish cavass. A cavass was a soldier working as an attendant or bodyguard. It was thought that a man of importance was nothing if he didn't have a cavass.

CONDITION

This 136+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. No natural defects.No Surface Rub.No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 3.5 x 4.75 inches; 9 x 12 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: fez, tunic, saber, sabre, palm tree, Constantinople, Ottoman Empire, flintlock, pistol, hand cannon, costume

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