Sale 12283
London, South Kensington
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21 October 2016
Price realised
GBP 2,750
Estimate
A ZOROASTRIAN EMBROIDERED WEDDING SHAWL WEST INDIA, 19TH CENTURY Embroidered with a central radiating roundel surrounded by birds and botehs, on green ground 113 ¾ x 34 ¾in. (289 x 88.4cm.)
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