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Square embroidery medallion
Turkish
Medium/Technique
Wool, Cotton and silk; embroidery
Dimensions
Overall: 18.5 x 15.3 cm (7 5/16 x 6 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number93.217
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CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionRed cotton ground. In the center is an octagon from which grow conventional flower (?) forms. In each corner is a diamond. The border of open flowers is separated from the main field by a dark blue woolen cord sewed on with red wool. Worked with golden brown, red, dark blue and white silk.