Ottoman dival embroidery, gilt metal thread on velvet, late 19th century.

Ottoman dival embroidery, gilt metal thread on velvet, late 19th century.

$1,200.00
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Ottoman dival embroidery, gilt metal thread on velvet, late 19th century.
  • Ottoman dival embroidery, gilt metal thread on velvet, late 19th century.
  • Ottoman dival embroidery, gilt metal thread on velvet, late 19th century.
  • Ottoman dival embroidery, gilt metal thread on velvet, late 19th century.
Ottoman dival embroidery, gilt metal thread on velvet, late 19th century.

Ottoman dival embroidery, gilt metal thread on velvet, late 19th century.

$1,200.00

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A finely worked Ottoman panel in the dival (Sarma) technique, with raised gilt metal thread embroidery couched over padding on deep purple silk velvet. Made in the Istanbul workshop tradition in the late 19th century.

The design is symmetrical around a central urn motif, with acanthus scrolls, flowering sprays and lattice work fills. The embroidery is dense, complete and intact, and the metal thread has developed a natural warm patina with age.

Details

  • Origin: Ottoman Empire, late 19th century
  • Size: 44 x 41 cm
  • Materials: gilt metal thread on silk velvet
  • Construction: velvet joined from two loom widths, with a single seam.
  • Lining: original hand stitched cotton lining
  • Condition: good antique condition. Light wear and balding of the velvet in places, natural creasing, thread tarnish and age stains on the lining. The embroidery is intact.
Item Details

Period/Date: Late 19th century

Country/Origin: Ottoman Empire (Istanbul workshop style)

Material: Gilt copper alloy metal thread / Silk velvet ground (purple) / Original hand stitched cotton lining

Condition: Good antique condition: velvet wear, creasing, thread tarnish, lining stains

Dimensions: 44 x 41 cm

Weight: Unknown

Provenance: Dar Al Tourath, Lebanon

Maker/Manufacturer: None

Style: Dival / Sarma, couched metal thread over padding

Restoration/Repairs: Sold as antique, described as inspected

Signature/Marks: None

Reference/ Inventory Number: DT-0118
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