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Object description :

"Ottoman Empire. A Pair Of Shoes. XIX Century"

Purple velvet shoes.
Ottoman Empire. Probably produced for the European market.
Crown motif embroidery.
19th century.
Embroidered with metallic threads like those above may have belonged to a woman of status.
Dimensions: total length 24.5 cm Embroidery threads:
Thread wrapped in metal, strips of gold metal twisted in Z around a yellow silk thread Rarely worn because so finely worked, she could have worn these slippers during the reception of distinguished guests or on special occasions.
Signs of wear.

Price: 350 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: In its current state

Material: Linen
Length: 24,5cm
Width: 8cm
Height: 8cm

Reference: 954114