77/2201 [Bindings]. Embroidered Ottoman leather portfolio, Turkey, 18th/ (early) 19th cent., frontcover w. all-over embroidered symmetrical decoration in silver- and gold thread of a vase with abundant flowers within a triple floral-ornamental border, backcover w. similar central symmetrical embroidery of a vase with flowers, simple embroidered line along margins, inside covered w. red velvet, 29x19,5 cm.

- A few tiny imperfections; covers trilfe rubbed at extremities. Otherwise very fine.

= A very fine example of a richly decorated Ottoman binding. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE LXXX.