AN OTTOMAN PRAYER NICHE HANGING
Ottoman Provinces, early 20th century

The ground of light dusky pink satin silk tamboured in metallic gold thread, and couched in metallic silver thread with a stylised tree stemming from a flowering urn, flanked by elaborate columns beneath a pointed arch, the border of scrolling pomegranate branches, beneath the star and crescent, embellished with much pseudo-calligraphic elements, edged with matching passementerie, lined and interlined,170cm x 120cm.