A GREEN LEATHER WALLET WITH METAL THREAD EMBROIDERED TULIPS
Ottoman Turkey, 19th century

Of typical rectangular shape, with a brown leather strap to one side, the interior divided in several compartments of red leather and with a later added pocket mirror, the exterior embroidered with metal thread in the shape of interlocking sprays of tulip, 21cm x 9.8cm.

For similar though earlier examples, please see Christie's South Kensington, 8 April 2011, lot 515 and 7 October 2011, lot 490.