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A BANYA LUKA EMBROIDERY, OTTOMAN BOSNIA

Auction Closed

November 27, 04:04 PM GMT

Estimate

600 - 800 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A BANYA LUKA EMBROIDERY, OTTOMAN BOSNIA


late 18th or early 19th century


with appliqué and metal thread embroidery


approximately 175 by 110cm; 5ft. 9in., 3ft. 7in.

The embroidered and appliqué hangings of Banya Luka typify the Ottoman Baroque style seen in wall decoration and woodwork of the period, which melds European-style decoration with Ottoman format.