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RUSSIA, NIZHEGORODSKAIA OR KOSTROMSKAIA PROVINCE, LATE 18TH/ EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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AN EMBROIDERED KOKOSHNIK
RUSSIA, NIZHEGORODSKAIA OR KOSTROMSKAIA PROVINCE, LATE 18TH/ EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Of vertical crescent shape, decorated with pastes and beads on foil ground, the 'wings' of the hat extending out to the sides, overall embroidered with gilt thread, gilt metallic braid and foil, forming floral motif on the reverse, lined with linen
15 in. (38 cm.) high
RUSSIA, NIZHEGORODSKAIA OR KOSTROMSKAIA PROVINCE, LATE 18TH/ EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Of vertical crescent shape, decorated with pastes and beads on foil ground, the 'wings' of the hat extending out to the sides, overall embroidered with gilt thread, gilt metallic braid and foil, forming floral motif on the reverse, lined with linen
15 in. (38 cm.) high
Special notice
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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