A kesi read military rank badge, | Christie's

Sale 7803

Oriental Costume & Textiles

London, South Kensington

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21 November 1997

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Lot 176

A kesi read military rank badge,

Price realised

GBP 402

Estimate

GBP 300 - GBP 500

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A kesi read military rank badge,
woven with a fifth rank bear against a metal ground, late 19th century--31cm x 29cm, framed and glazed
See Colour Plate 14
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