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A rare silk lampas robe, Sogdiana, Central Asia, 7th/8th century
the robe of characteristic form with long sleeves and open front attached to the side, woven with fine honey coloured and dark brown silk threads, decorated with large medallions containing two confronted dragons, between scrolling leafy vines issuing palmettes, mounted on a later silk lining
113cm. height.
Estimate
80,000
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120,000
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