A ZOROASTRIAN WEDDING SHAWL, 19TH CENTURY

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A ZOROASTRIAN WEDDING SHAWL, 19TH CENTURY
the black silk ground embroidered with a central spinning wheel with peacocks and flowers radiating outwards--32in. x 112in. (81cm. x 285cm.)

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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

These symbols include references to the sun and other auspicious emblems.

See Hali Annual No 2, 1995 for an article by Patricia L Baker on Zorastrian Bridal Costume.

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