A SILVER-EMBROIDERED VELVET HEADDRESS
A SILVER-EMBROIDERED VELVET HEADDRESS

CAUCASUS OR RUSSIA, LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY CENTURY

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A SILVER-EMBROIDERED VELVET HEADDRESS
CAUCASUS OR RUSSIA, LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY CENTURY
The front embroidered with repeating heart-shaped patterns within a large rectangular panel, a drop-shaped medallion amidst floral tendrils above, the back with a floral spray rising from a flaring vase within a wreath, on garnet-red velvet ground
16in. (40.8cm.) across

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