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    Sale 5830

    Indian & Islamic Works of Art & Textiles

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    3 April 2009

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    • A DAMASCENED QAJAR BIRD WITH O
    Lot 289

    A DAMASCENED QAJAR BIRD WITH OPENWORK INSCRIPTION TAIL, IRAN, 19TH CENTURY

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    GBP 875

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    GBP 800 - GBP 1,000

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    A DAMASCENED QAJAR BIRD WITH OPENWORK INSCRIPTION TAIL, IRAN, 19TH CENTURY
    With scrollwork to wings, chest and eyes - 10 1/4in (26cm) high

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