A kaftan of purple silk woven with yellow arbesques; and a sleeveless, full length surcoat of black silk woven with gilt flower heads, shawl collar, <I>both Persian, late 19th, early 20th century</I> (2) | Christie's

Sale 7565

Oriental & Islamic Costume & Textiles

London, South Kensington

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25 April 1997

Browse Sale

Lot 158

A kaftan of purple silk woven with yellow arbesques; and a sleeveless, full length surcoat of black silk woven with gilt flower heads, shawl collar, both Persian, late 19th, early 20th century (2)

Price realised

GBP 104

Estimate

GBP 150 - GBP 250

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A kaftan of purple silk woven with yellow arbesques; and a sleeveless, full length surcoat of black silk woven with gilt flower heads, shawl collar, both Persian, late 19th, early 20th century (2)
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