Ref:  6445

Fresh and delightful folk painted decoration from the inner side lid of an Ottoman bridal box, we can call it Islamic folk art, it is a happy image, for the bride, palm trees framed in arcades, shade and plenty, a reminder of the beauty of Nature as bestowed by Allah on the faithful.

Eastern Mediterranean      c.1870

H: 45cm (17.7in)
W: 89cm (35.0in)
D: 6cm (2.4in)

SOLD