Here is a very early Ottoman Greek islands embroidery fragment. What is so remarkable in this piece is the extraordinary preservation of the colors as intended by the original craftsperson for almost 500 years. Such fragments seldom appear at the major auction houses and attain prices above $10,000.
Dimensions: It measures 16 x 10 inches
Origin: Greek Islands
Circa: 1600
Materials: Organically-dyed silks, linen gauze
Condition: Remarkable for the age. As pictured
Provenance: Textile collector, Europe
Price: $3250
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