Bidspirit auction | An Embroidered Velvet and Gilt

An Embroidered Velvet and Gilt Silver Ornaments Bridal Hood, Yemen, Sana'a, Circa 1900 - Of velvet, mounted with four elaborate silver brooches decorated with filigree, one of them set with a green gemstone. Further applied with twenty-four gilt Ottoman silver coins and with additional pendant ornaments composed of filigree silver elements and copper coins. Wear and minor tears consistent with age. 51 x 43 cm Literature: Juhasz, Esther, ”The Jewish Wardrobe - From the Collection of the Israel Museum”. Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2012, pp. 108-109. Condition: For a condition report, please contact office@alma.auction. All items are sold as is, and buyers are responsible for checking condition before bidding. The absence of condition notes does not imply good condition.