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Yazd Rugs: Yazd Zoroastrian Silk Embroidery Panel, third quarter 19th century lot 63

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Sale: N07852 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Tue, 03 Dec 02 10:15 AM
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LOT 63

A ZOROASTRIAN SILK EMBROIDERY, YEZD, CENTRAL PERSIA,

2,500—3,500 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 4,182 USD

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measurements
approximately 1ft. 9in. by 5ft. 8in. (0.53 by 1.73m.)

Description
third quarter 19th century spot stains, applied velvet border, cloth backing,

This panel would originally have formed the knee to ankle section of one trouser leg from a Zoroastrian woman's wedding costume. For an in-depth description of such wedding costumes and for an image of a complete shalvar (pantaloons) from the Embroiderers' Guild Museum at Hampton Court, London (inv. no. EG 3458) see: Baker, Patricia L., "A Time of Roses and Pleasure", Asian Art, The Second Hali Annual, London, 1995, pp. 80-85. For related embroideries see: Sotheby's New York, April 7, 1999, lots 148 and 149.
This lot is sold subject to Sotheby's Conditions of Sale. As stated in the Conditions, all lots are sold on an "AS IS" basis. Prospective bidders should review the Conditions and Buying at Auction guide.

Yazd Rugs: Yazd Zoroastrian Silk Embroidery Panel, third quarter 19th century lot 63

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