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09-Dec-2016 Dick Osseman

Istanbul Topkapi Mus dec 2016 0863.jpg

The Chamber of petitions. Conceived in the 16th century, present appearance 18th century. In this chamber the Sultan would have visiting ambassadors kiss the hem of his dress, though they would address the Grand Vezir in his stead.

The gilt-bronze chimney piece and the canopy (of leather) are te only survivors after a fire destroyed the original building. They are from the reign of Ahmet III and are dated 1596.

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