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Embroidered Textile

18th-19th century

Turkey, 18th-19th century

Medium
embroidery: gold filé around silk core laid over cotton, couched at edges in silk, and sequins on silk ground
Measurements
Average: 47.6 x 55.3 cm (18 3/4 x 21 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.1293
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A square red silk cloth is embroidered with a central gold basket overflowing with flowers, vines, and two perching birds. A wide border of repeating fan-like shapes and leaf patterns runs around the edges of the cloth. Small metallic discs dot the surface, creating shimmering highlights across the raised goldwork. Intricate floral and avian motifs repeat symmetrically against the rich red background, detailed with fine gold thread and sequins.

Embroidered Textile

18th-19th century

Turkey, 18th-19th century

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