Ottoman Art, A Fine Ottoman Leather Wallet, Embroidered with Gilt-Silver Thread and Gilt-Metal (Tombak) Lock Plate, Istanbul, Dated 1789.

Identification Number: 52
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Description

Of a rectangular form with a Bracket-Form flap mounted with fastening and an elaborate Gilt-Metal Lock-Plate, the Leather is embroidered throughout with Fine Gilt-Silver Thread in a symmetrical design of a formal Arabesque.
The Borders of the Reverse is also embroidered with fine Gilt-Silver Thread in a symmetrical design of a formal Arabesque, and in the centre a large Script with the word (Constantinople- 1789)

Condition: Very Good, Minor Loses of the Silver Wires
19 cm. wide
12 cm. high