Turkey Cushion Cover. 1650-1700 Compound weave, satin ground. Ogival network of yellow-green serrated leaves accented with white on a dark green ground. Medallions of conventionalized flowers of light green, orange, and beige. Border has ogival bank of light green on dark green. Each ogive contains a stylized flower which is alternately orange and beige. Border edged with floral band of yellow-green and dark green. Both selvages. 36 x 24-3/4 in. (91. 5 x 63.0 cm.)1650-1700

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Title: Turkey Cushion Cover. 1650-1700 Compound weave, satin ground. Ogival network of yellow-green serrated leaves accented with white on a dark green ground. Medallions of conventionalized flowers of light green, orange, and beige. Border has ogival bank of light green on dark green. Each ogive contains a stylized flower which is alternately orange and beige. Border edged with floral band of yellow-green and dark green. Both selvages. 36 x 24-3/4 in. (91. 5 x 63.0 cm.)
Place Made: Turkey
Date Made: 1650-1700
Medium: Compound weave, satin ground.
Credit Line: The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection, gift of Joan Palevsky
Accession Number: M.73.5.673
Classification: Textiles
Collecting Area: Costume and Textiles
Selected Bibliography: Pal, Pratapaditya, ed. Islamic Art: The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection. Los Angeles: Museum Associates, 1973.