Lot 214: A GROUP OF FIVE SAFAVID TEXTILE FRAGMENTS, 17TH - 18TH CENTURY

A group of textile fragments, including Safavid and Indo-Persian examples, primarily composed of silk with metallic-wrapped thread featuring brocaded and embroidered designs. The assortment includes a yellow silk piece with twin green and gold floral motifs; a gold metallic textile with a blue and gold stylized wave or foliate pattern; a red silk fragment with a gold foliate diamond-patterned brocade; a group of three narrow vertical patterned trim strips; and a green silk fragment with a large blue and white flower and gold foliate stems. Each piece is mounted on white card stock.

Provenance: Christie’s Sale 5576, Lot 511, dated October 14, 2005.