'A Grandee of Circassia arrayed with his full accoutrements and a Circassian of the lower class, in his shaggy cloak, called Burki'
The term "Circassian" includes twelve historical tribes of Circassia: Abzakh, Besleney, Bzhedug, Khatukvey, Kabardai, Mamkheg, Natukhay, Shapsug, Chemirgoy, Ubykh, Yegerukvey and Zhaney.
Technique, Material: Copper engraving / Paper
Artist: Engraver: Christian Gottfried Heinrich Geissler
Date: 1800.
Size: 21,3 x 16,3 cm.
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