Sale 4914
London, South Kensington
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27 April 2012
Price realised
GBP 1,500
Estimate
A BERNOUSE CAPE OF STRIPED KHATRAAZ JAMAWAR SHAWL CLOTH THE SHAWL CLOTH 1820S, THE BERNOUSE PROBABLY 1860S woven with red, blue and yellow stripes interlaced with vines and boteh, the hood with silk tassels 110 x 56 in. (280 x 142 cm.) at widest points
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