A hanging of <I>kossu</I> silk woven in shades of brown, blue and green silk depicting figures drinking tea, sitting under a tree with birds flying above, within a figured silk border--<I>88in x 52in., 19th century</I> | Christie's

Sale 4262

Oriental Islamic and Costume Textile

London, South Kensington

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30 April 1991

Browse Sale

Lot 107

A hanging of kossu silk woven in shades of brown, blue and green silk depicting figures drinking tea, sitting under a tree with birds flying above, within a figured silk border--88in x 52in., 19th century

Price realised

GBP 330

Estimate

GBP 300 - GBP 500

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A hanging of kossu silk woven in shades of brown, blue and green silk depicting figures drinking tea, sitting under a tree with birds flying above, within a figured silk border--88in x 52in., 19th century
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