This silk hanging is embroidered in couched silver thread and gold silk worked in chain stitch. It features a flowering tree under a prayer arch and a band of calligraphy, framed within one large and two smaller floral borders.
Date: 2nd half of the 19th century Period: 19th century, 1750-1850, 1850-1900 Origin: Turkey Medium: Gold silk, Silver thread Dimensions: 188 x 256 cm (74 x 100³/₄ inches) Categories: Oriental and Asian Art, Textiles
