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Ottoman Gold Embroidered Cover w. Jerusalem Cross.
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Pre 1900 item# 1187277 (stock# SK 508)
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Galerie Hafner
+41 31 311 04 06
$ 950 / shipping included
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Sumptuously padded embroidery on velvet with couched metal threads in different shades. The center of the boche with a Jerusalem cross also known as the Crusader's cross, surrounded by birds, stars and floral sprays. The birds with eyes made of glass beads. Bordered by fringes, gauze lining. Condition: very good, only few loose and missing threads, velvet with occasional fading, gauze lining with a small whole and little staining. Dimension: 84 cm x 86 cm with fringes.
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Large Carved Persian Qajar Sandalwood Box, 19th C.
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Pre 1900 item# 1174115 (stock# 4681)
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Galerie Hafner
+41 31 311 04 06
$ 2000 / shipping included
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An impressive wood casket with sandalwood veneer. The hinged cover carved with fighting lion and dragon within floral scrollwork. The sides with birds, flower spray and tendrils. Carved area within gilt and black lined borders. Lock with missing key. See very similar piece: Christie's Sale 9618: lot 41. Sold for $ 4'700. Condition: only few traces of usage, the bottom with gap. Dimension: 41.9 cm x 29.1 cm x 13.2 cm.
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