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TITLE:
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Wall tapestry from Brussels / Brüsseler Gobelin
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PERIOD:
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18th century
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CATEGORY:
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Textiles
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MATERIALS:
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Polychrome silk and gold wrapped threads
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SIZE:
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h: 39.5 x w: 37.2 cm / h: 15.6 x w: 14.6 in
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PRICE*:
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Contact Gallery for Price
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DESCRIPTION:
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Antique Indian Gilt Resist Dyed Figural Fragment depicting a central scene within a cartouche of the "Gopis", devotees of Lord Krishna resplendent in beautiful costumes and jewelery and depicted dancing around a central tree of life set against a deep red background with polychromatic floral guard and outer borders against a light blue ground. All of the details with overlaying gold gilding.
Ca. late 18th century
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