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An embroidered mirror cover (tensifa) of fine muslin, embroidered in floss silks, the deep end borders densely worked with branching stems of crested palmettes against a ground of polychrome petals, edged with a narrow band of ivory silk drawn-threadwork, the lateral borders with red and blue palmettes linked by curving leaves--116 x 22in. (296 x 56cm.), Tetouan, Morroco, 18th century
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An embroidered mirror cover (tensifa) of fine muslin, embroidered in floss silks, the deep end borders densely worked with branching stems of crested palmettes against a ground of polychrome petals, edged with a narrow band of ivory silk drawn-threadwork, the lateral borders with red and blue palmettes linked by curving leaves--116 x 22in. (296 x 56cm.), Tetouan, Morroco, 18th century

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An embroidered mirror cover (tensifa) of fine muslin, embroidered in floss silks, the deep end borders densely worked with branching stems of crested palmettes against a ground of polychrome petals, edged with a narrow band of ivory silk drawn-threadwork, the lateral borders with red and blue palmettes linked by curving leaves--116 x 22in. (296 x 56cm.), Tetouan, Morroco, 18th century
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

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