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Landscapes, ceremonies such as enthronement in the palace, circumcision, weddings, and hunting scenes are among the subjects covered in Turkish miniature art. In this regard, Ottoman miniatures are considered historical documents, as they provide information about daily life, clothing, and rituals during the period. This miniature, which is entirely a product of the artist’s own imagination and creativity, is a hunting scene, and includes rich elements that provide information on a variety of subjects. The artist was inspired by the hunting stories and experiences of Ottoman Sultans. The hunters in this scene are dressed in traditional Ottoman hunting attire that was worn by sultans and are using traditional Ottoman hunting equipment. Animals that were hunted at the time are also depicted in the scene. The miniature contains some micro-details that can only be seen by closely inspecting the original artwork with a magnifying glass. The artist has used real gold in the yellow sections of the piece.