Fragment, mid-16th century, Made in Turkey, probably Istanbul, Silk, metal wrapped thread; lampas (kemha), Textile: H. 24 in (61 cm), Textiles-Woven, Woven silk was an integral part of the Ottoman economy and an important trade item that yielded substantial revenue to the Ottoman treasury. It was also a sign of accumulated individual wealth and ranked alongside precious gems and metals as an indication of affluence
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Fragment, mid-16th century, Turkey, Istanbul, Silk, metal wrapped thread, lampas, kemha, Textile, H, 24, 61 cm, Textiles-Woven, Woven silk, integral part, Ottoman economy, important trade, item, yielded substantial, revenue, treasury, sign, accumulated individual, wealth, ranked alongside, precious, gems, metals, indication, affluence
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