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27-May-2014 Dick Osseman

Istanbul Naval Museum May 2014 8262.jpg

Imperial caique with kiosk belonging to the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz (1861-1876), 13 pairs of oars. Built in 1865 with carvel planking and a beak-shaped bow. The outer edging is decorated with oil-painting stylized leaves. On the stern there are imperial escutcheons inlaid with gold leaf and floral patterns in relief. On the bow there is a wooden decoration consisting of bunches of grapes, arrows, shield, axe, ensign, lance, crest, stylized flowers and leaves. On the broadside of the stern there is a latticework partition and the interior edging is decorated with floral and geometrical patters in relief. On the forecastle there is an eagle figure with outstretched wings and on the stern there are imperial escutcheons on all four sides of the kiosk supported by four pillars. Length 30,70 m. Width 2,37 m. Height 4,40 m.

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