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Lot 29R
A rare and large Qajar metal-thread embroidered, pearl-encrusted wool 'royal' termeh panel Persia, 19th Century
30 March 2021, 11:00 BST
London, New Bond Street£4,000 - £6,000
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A rare and large Qajar metal-thread embroidered, pearl-encrusted wool 'royal' termeh panel
Persia, 19th Century
Persia, 19th Century
of rectangular form, the woven wool ground with a repeat design of boteh motifs, decorated in appliqué silver-gilt thread and seed-pearl decoration with a floral spray to each corner and further smaller sprays to the centre at each side, the border with a scrolling floral vine, satin backing
167 x 116 cm.
167 x 116 cm.
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Provenance
The Shakerine Collection.
Bonhams, Islamic and Indian Art, 1 May 2003, lot 440.
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