Fragment of a Velvet Yastik (cushion cover)
Textile ArtsOttoman16th century

Fragment of a Velvet Yastik (cushion cover)

2nd quarter of 16th century

Description

The cushion cover is cut at both ends.

Classification
Textile Arts
Technique
Velvet
Medium
Cut, voided silk velvet with brocaded metallic thread
Culture
Ottoman
Period
Ottoman period
Century
16th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

H. 98 x W. 78 cm (38 9/16 x 30 11/16 in.) frame: H. 109.2 × W. 86.4 cm (43 × 34 in.)

Provenance

Edwin Binney III, San Diego, (by 1985); bequest to the Fogg Museum.

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