Napkin with stylized pattern of a wreath and 'boteh's', Napkin of white linen damask with a four-sided symmetrical pattern. In the middle a circle from which diagonally, very stylized floral ornaments sprout, on the space between them flower vases. The whole is enclosed by a flower and foliage wreath from which stems emerge from which leaf leaves sprout and which end in a peculiar ornament that fills the corners of the midfield of the napkin. This ornament consists of an angular nap or vase decorated with a flower branch from which a 'boteh' -like decoration appears, filled with a leaf motif and furthermore with napkin work. From the contours of this 'boteh' spring flower branches, volutes and a lancet leaf-shaped ornament adorned with flowers. In the middle of the running and lying edges a stylized star-shaped flower with a rod or bar on either side that is wrapped both by a ribbon and by a branch with leaves, flowers and fruits. These edges are flanked by narrow edges within which a wavy twig with leaves, flowers and fruits. A stylized flower in the corners. Brand: remnants of crown, initial and 24 in brown cross stitch., anonymous, Vlaanderen (possibly), 1700 - 1725, linen (material), h 114 cm × w 88 cm
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