Bidspirit auction | OTTOMAN GROUP OF TEXTILES

OTTOMAN GROUP OF TEXTILES - Ca. 18th century AD. A group of textiles, including a near pair of embroidered velvets (cushion covers) embroidered in silver and gold thread. One, purple, shows the image of the Mosque of the Tomb of the Prophet in Madinah, and the other, coffee brown, with the image of the Mosque of the Tomb of the Prophet and an inscription. Also included are three velvet and leather purses embroidered with gold metal thread and sequins. One green with silver and gold sequins, and two red with silver and gold sequins. Size: 150-200mm x 45-70mm; Weight: 795g Provenance: Previous property of an Islamic art professional. Prior Sotheby’s Islamic Art sale, 14th April 2010, Lot 122. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.