A LARGE OTTOMAN CARVED MARBLE TURBAN Ottoman Turkey, late 18th century Carved in the round, the base covered with the turban’s fine diagonal folds and surmounted by a tall cylindrical headdress with elegant facets, the shape usually associated with high Ottoman dignitaries, members of the political elite and of the Sultan’s entourage, approximately 37cm high. Provenance: UK private collection since early 1980s. For a figural representation of an Ottoman dignitary wearing this type of headdress, please see Christie’s South Kensington, 21 October 2016, .
A LARGE OTTOMAN CARVED MARBLE TURBAN Ottoman Turkey, late 18th century Carved in the round, the base covered with the turban’s fine diagonal folds and surmounted by a tall cylindrical headdress with elegant facets, the shape usually associated with high Ottoman dignitaries, members of the political elite and of the Sultan’s entourage, approximately 37cm high. Provenance: UK private collection since early 1980s. For a figural representation of an Ottoman dignitary wearing this type of headdress, please see Christie’s South Kensington, 21 October 2016, .
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
