Child’s Kaftan with Tiger Stripes

This kaftan, made around 1590, was probably worn by one of the young sons of Murad III. When Murad III died in 1595 and his son Mehmet won the struggle for the throne, Mehmet (now Mehmet III) killed all 19 of his younger half-brothers. The practice wasn’t only allowed, it was explicitly encouraged by the founder of the dynasty, but previously most princes had died in battle or were old enough to be a threat to the successful prince. Mehmet III not only set a record for fratricide, he killed all of his brothers, down to the newborns. The public outcry put an end to the practice.

Length: 71 cm

Width: 78.5 cm

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