Ottoman Miniature Depicting Man Dressed as a Chinese Official, 17th Century 奥斯曼细密画,中国官员17世纪


The miniature depicts Sa'di- a renowned poet and traveller from the 13th century, disguised as a "Chinese monk"- (in anachroistic Ming official's clothing)  from the Fālnāme. Topkapı Palace Museum Library, H. 1703, fold. 6b–7a.






Comparisons: The miniature was almost certainly produced from a copy of this 
17th century Ming dynasty painting. See the red robed figure on the right
and notice the similar pose, the position of the lion chest badge,
and almost exact copy of the hands that hold the horse's reins. Which
was made into a snake- like object in the Ottoman copy.



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Comments

Der said…
Incredible! I've always wondered if the Ottomans sultans knew about the Ming. I know Muslims knew about China, but specifically about China's ruling dynasties. Tamerlane certainly knew about China, but I wonder ...
Muramasa said…
Wow amazing how did the Ottoman get in touch with that painting? I am sure they had emissaries that visited Ming.