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A Safavid silk and metal-thread brocade panel, Persia, second half 17th century

Auction Closed

April 30, 03:48 PM GMT

Estimate

15,000 - 25,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

the grass green ground brocaded with a serrated leaf trellis enclosing carnation sprays issuing from stylised lotus scrolls, green selvages retained on each side

125 by 70.6cm.

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A further panel of the same textile was sold at Bonhams London, 10 April 2008, lot 300.