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Silk Caftan With Gilt Metal Threads

Unknown Artist

Silk caftan with gilt metal threads, embellished with vegetal decoration. The material has been dated to circa mid-16th century, based on a comparison with Iznik pottery dishes, which have a similar decoration of pomegranates. Turkey, circa 1550.
16th century
Clay
1.34m
GE 3900
Image and text courtesy of Benaki Museum of Islamic Art, 2022

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