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Indian Textile Embroidery of a Peacock Indian Textile Embroidery of a Peacock Indian Textile Embroidery of a Peacock
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LOT 2308

Indian Textile Embroidery of a Peacock

19TH -20TH CENTURY A.D.

175/8 x 9 5/8 in. (740 grams total, 29.5 x 24.5 cm).

Velvet panel with embroidered figure of a peacock in stem stitch, couching, satin stitch and other techniques; second fabric panel with fronds in stem and other stitches; the threads with metallic content, threaded beads.

Provenance

Property of a London, UK gentleman.

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LOT 2308

Indian Textile Embroidery of a Peacock

Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)

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