AN ISLAMIC MARBLE HENNA-BANDI BATH CLOG

PERIOD
LATE 17TH CENTURY
ORIGIN
Persia
DIMENSIONS
36x10x 7.5
DESCRIPTION:
Finely Carved marble cut Bathing Clogs,special marble footwear for henna For placing the toenail’s, and were worn during traditional wedding bathing ceremonies, rituals and the daily personal cleansing activities during the Persian period. This clog were crafted in Marble with high heels in order to protect feet from soapy and dirty water running on the floor. They were customarily worn by females.
PROVENANCE:
 
CERTIFICATE:
Comes with a certificate from the Art Loss Register