Arts of the Islamic World

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Lot 130
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A Safavid silk and metal thread brocade fragment, Central Persia,

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • A Safavid silk and metal thread brocade fragment
  • approximately 62 by 44cm., 24 1/2 in. by 17 1/2 in.
worked in zig-zag bands of stylised cypress trees alternating with vine scrolls and flowers

Catalogue Note

Please see Persische Seiden, Krefeld, 1988, pl.73, p.51, Inv.No. 17089, for a small fragment of brocade with this design.