Antique Hand Painted Portrait Miniature in Fab Frame, Exotic Costumed Lady thimble but the earlier ones were

but the earlier ones were just as you see this one: under tray

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Large and heavy in her frame

seems to just be 2 weaving edges that leave a split about 1

Antique Hand Painted Portrait Miniature in Fab Frame, Exotic Costumed Lady thimble but the earlier ones wereDating mid to late 1800s, this charming little portrait of a woman in a rather exotic 'Harem' like costume with veil tucked into her immense braids is an interesting addition to any collection. While we se no signature from the artist, the painting seems to me to be one done of a living subject, in portrait, rather than after a famous portrait, making it all the more interesting. Might she have been in costume as an actress? Or is this a rather