A BALLET OR COURT DRESS
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A BALLET OR COURT DRESS

BURMA, 20TH CENTURY

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A BALLET OR COURT DRESS
BURMA, 20TH CENTURY
Of typical form with applied panels to mimic the folds of a knotted longyii, embroidered and applied with silver threads and brass motifs to form a large lattice containing floral patterns and quatrefoils, the collar with radiating and further similar patterns
48in. (122cm.) across
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These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

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