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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