An <I>amli</I> shawl of red wool, embroidered with a harlequin border, the central black medallion with radiating <I>boteh</I> outlined in white, <I>circa 1875--70in square</I> | Christie's

Sale 4262

Oriental Islamic and Costume Textile

London, South Kensington

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30 April 1991

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Lot 259

An amli shawl of red wool, embroidered with a harlequin border, the central black medallion with radiating boteh outlined in white, circa 1875--70in square

Price realised

GBP 462

Estimate

GBP 200 - GBP 300

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An amli shawl of red wool, embroidered with a harlequin border, the central black medallion with radiating boteh outlined in white, circa 1875--70in square
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