composed of dark red velvet embroidered with silver-gilt and polychrome silk threads to form a floral design with wavy vine bands, one edge fringed with gilt threads

Ex-collection Abner Rafael, New York, mid-20th century

In generally good condition, some losses to silver-gilt thread, velvet rubbed, fringe probably later addition and slightly loose in some sections, some ware visible on underside consistent with age and use, as viewed.
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