A square embroidered amli shawl
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A square embroidered amli shawl

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A square embroidered amli shawl
embroidered with pairs of boteh and scalloped palmettes reserved against a ground densely worked with tiny flowers and arabesques around a residual star-shaped field of black wool, the hashiyas embroidered with stellar motifs within ogival cartouches, with embroidered harlequin borders, and embroidered inscription to the field, Kashmir, 19th century--180cm x216cm
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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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