A collection of brocades, including a panel of red satin weave silk, woven with an ogival filigree lattice filled with tulips and carnations on blue curving stems against a metal thread ground, Ottoman, late 16th century--29in x 15in; and a cover of red velvet, embroidered with metal thread scrolling flowers, possibly part of a saddle cover (7)

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A collection of brocades, including a panel of red satin weave silk, woven with an ogival filigree lattice filled with tulips and carnations on blue curving stems against a metal thread ground, Ottoman, late 16th century--29in x 15in; and a cover of red velvet, embroidered with metal thread scrolling flowers, possibly part of a saddle cover (7)

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