Framed Prints
Framed Print of Column of Archers - Ok-Meydan
The Ottoman Emperors, with their court, often enjoyed the diversion of Archery in public and there is an extensive piece of ground alloted to that purpose. This place is upon an eminence in the suburbs of the City of Constantinople and commands and extensive view of the town and the harbour. It is called Ok-Meydan, or the Place of the Arrow. The ground is covered with marble pillars (such as the one pictured) erected in honour of those archers who have succeeded in shooting arrows to any remarkable distance. Each pillar is inscribed with the name of the person whose dexterity it records, together with some complimentary verses to him, and the exact range which he obtained with his flight arrow. The Ottoman Emperors from ancient times have been always supposed to live by their manual labour, in consequence of this suposition they have each learnt some art or profession, most of them having prefered the art of making bows and arrows. One Emperor was a bound apprentice to the trade of Archery, and at the time he was received as a master in this trade, he gave on different occasions very splendid public entertainments at the Ok-Meydan where the state tents were pitched for him and his court. Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries. © Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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Media ID 4407321
Archer Archery Commemorative Constantinople Emperors Enjoyed Istanbul Meydan Suburbs Sultan
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18cm (9.6" x 7.1")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
