TUNISIA, Nabeul, late 19th-early 20th century - Lot 229

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300 - 400 EUR
TUNISIA, Nabeul, late 19th-early 20th century - Lot 229
TUNISIA, Nabeul, late 19th-early 20th century Farmla" ceremonial vest. Violet velvet vest on inset support, trimmings and embroidery of gold and silver metallic threads and gold sequins, decorated on the front with birds, fish and flowers. On the reverse, a bouquet springs from a vase with two birds and two fish planted in a bowl. Triangular shoulder pads adorned with rosette flowers. Wide gold braid of flower scrolls sprouting from a flowery vase on a filigree background. Pink silk lining Fine braid around the edge of the bib. Twelve buttons on breastplate (two missing). (Condition: restorations, wear, tears, especially in the lining). Height 56 cm; Length: 98 cm LS This type of vest complements the wedding tunic. Its neckline reveals the front panel of embroidered shirts. A similar vest from Nabeul is kept at the Musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac (inv. 70.2015.33.4).
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