FRAGMENTS FROM TWO CALLIGRAPHIC AND FIGURED SILK TEXTILES Egypt...
FRAGMENTS FROM TWO CALLIGRAPHIC AND FIGURED SILK TEXTILES Egypt or Iran, circa 12th century The group of lampas weave silks assembled on ivory silk, including large circular motifs with a cheetah chasing an antelope, and calligraphic bands with auspicious greetings, and running hares, in plexy box frame, 41cm x 28.5cm frame. Provenance: Christie's London, 5 October 2010, lot 125.
Estimated at £600 - £800
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FRAGMENTS FROM TWO CALLIGRAPHIC AND FIGURED SILK TEXTILES Egypt or Iran, circa 12th century The group of lampas weave silks assembled on ivory silk, including large circular motifs with a cheetah chasing an antelope, and calligraphic bands with auspicious greetings, and running hares, in plexy box frame, 41cm x 28.5cm frame. Provenance: Christie's London, 5 October 2010, lot 125.
Estimated at £600 - £800
