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Ottoman Coronation Needlepoint Tapestry

Origin

Turkey

Period

19th Century

Materials

handstitched needlework, gilded frame

Dimensions

W.	46.5 in;	H.	58.5 in;	D.	3.5 in;
W.	118.11 cm;	H.	148.59 cm;	D.	8.89 cm;

Condition

Good. fine antique condition given age

Creation Date

c.1875

Description

A grand framed needlepoint tapestry of the nuptial celebration and crowning of a Turkish Panguian (Sultana) in the Royal Courtyard presumably at the Topkapi Palace of the Sultan; overlooking the Bosphorous. The depicted event likely took place prior to 1856, after which the Royal Court was moved to Dolmabahcle by the Sultan Abdul Mecid I. The Sultan and principal Courtier are both bejeweled, with clear faceted 'jewels' stitched into their pendants. The needlework and frame appear to date from the mid to late 19th century; when such decorative elements were prevalent in England as well as on the Continent.

Styles / Movements

Middle Eastern, Moorish, Traditional

Patterns

Handmade

Dealer Reference Number

1709 JAEE

Incollect Reference Number

379644