Jameel Gallery
4 Green Velvet Cushion Cover
Turkey, probably Bursa
1625–50
This striking design radiates from a central prunus flowers, surrounded by carnations and roundels. The outer field contains large leaf shapes and roundels, with a range of smaller flowers subtly superimposed: lilies, roses and tulips. The same flowers were painted on Iznik ceramic vessels and tiles, examples of which can be seen in this gallery.
Silk velvet with metal-wrapped thread
Museum no. 620-1892
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