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Chief of the Tatar city of Kazan, and Kachin
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Chief of the Tatar city of Kazan, and Kachin
Chief of the Tatar city of Kazan, and Kachin man in long coat.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840
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1. Title: "The Chief of Kazan and a Kachin Man: A Snapshot of Tatar Culture in the 19th Century" This handcolored lithograph, taken from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche's Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of the Tatar city of Kazan during the 19th century. The image features two prominent figures: the Chief of Kazan, dressed in a resplendent turban and voluminous robe, and a Kachin man, clad in a long coat and boots. The Chief, with an authoritative and regal bearing, dons a tall, conical turban adorned with intricate gold embroidery and a red tassel. His robe, also embellished with gold thread and intricate patterns, billows out around him, signifying his high status within the community. The female attendant, likely his wife or consort, stands behind him, her hands folded demurely in front of her, wearing a flowing robe and a headdress that echoes the design of the Chief's turban. The Kachin man, on the other hand, wears a long, double-breasted coat, fastened with large, ornate buttons, and boots that reach up to his knees. His facial features, with their distinctive high cheekbones and almond-shaped eyes, are characteristic of the Kachin people, an ethnic group indigenous to the northern regions of Myanmar and China. This ethnographic image, a testament to the diversity and complexity of the human experience, provides valuable insights into the customs, costumes, and history of the Tatar people of Kazan and the Kachin people of the region during a pivotal period in world history. The meticulous handcoloring further enhances the vibrancy and detail of the lithograph, making it a captivating and intriguing piece of anthropological and historical significance.
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