A SILVER THREAD-EMBROIDERED PURPLE SILK VELVET BOX
Possibly Dalmatia, Ottoman Western Provinces, late 18th - 19th century

Of rectangular shape, resting on a plain red morocco leather base, the exterior clad in faded purple silk velvet panels, each one embroidered with silver thread in a variety of floral and vegetal designs, the lid with a cusped cartouche in the centre with rosette and tulip sprays all around, the interior lined in faded red cotton, 12cm x 34.5cm x 24.3cm.