Ceremonial robe of brocaded silk, for a young prince.
With the design of ‘şintemani’ (literally "auspicious jewels"). The three dots of the motif, originally a Buddhist symbol from Central Asia representing three pearls, became a powerful symbol of good fortune among the Ottomans. This symbol is found decorating virtually every medium in Ottoman Turkish art.

Correspondent: J.M.Criel, Antwerpen.
Source: ‘The Caron Collection’ (website of ‘caron-net.com’).