A RARE MAGHRIBI GILT-METAL THREAD EMBROIDERED CURTAIN OR COVER, NORTH AFRICA, PROBABLY MOROCCO, CIRCA 17TH CENTURY

A RARE MAGHRIBI GILT-METAL THREAD EMBROIDERED CURTAIN OR COVER, NORTH AFRICA, PROBABLY MOROCCO, CIRCA 17TH CENTURY

of rectangular form, the black cotton ground embroidered with gilt-metal threads, the design comprised of an arched inscription band with an inner ogee arch centred on a small calligraphic roundel with starburst surround and a larger leaf-shaped cartouche below enclosing a monumental radial inscription, the spandrels with crescent-form calligraphic cartouches, the interstices with leaf scrolls, flowerheads and further inscriptions, the tapered upper section with two broad inscription bands in oblong cusped cartouches, framed by a narrow scrolling border, modern backing

embroidered section: 184 by 112cm.
on backing: 207 by 131cm. max.

Condition Report:
Some of the metal threads frayed, notably horizontally, with associated retouching and two tears, the upper section with a dark stain and a horizontal crease due to folding, further horizontal creasing in centre, on modern backing with velcro band to top for hanging, colours in centre remain strong and bright, as viewed.

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