NORTH INDIA, CIRCA 1700

Name: A LONG SHAWL (DOCHALLA)
Brand: NORTH INDIA, CIRCA 1700
Price: 28000.00 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

Price Realised GBP 35,000

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GBP 4,000 - GBP 6,000

Closed: 18 Jun 2019

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A LONG SHAWL (DOCHALLA)

NORTH INDIA, CIRCA 1700

Price Realised GBP 35,000

Closed: 18 Jun 2019

Price Realised GBP 35,000

Closed: 18 Jun 2019

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Pashmina wool, indigo blue ground, each extremity with floral panels comprising three rows of rose blossoms, the borders with crocus scrolls, old repairs, ink stain, probably reduced, joined at one end
117 x 45½in. (297.2 x 115.6cm.)

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Lot Essay

This early is decorated with three rows of small and delicate designs on the . The design, known as paisley in the West is the most dominant and widely used motif used on shawls. The design developed in the seventeenth and eighteenth century in Mughal India and can be seen in all mediums such as textiles, painting, architecture and sculpture. In shawls, the motif became increasingly stylized throughout the years, as seen on other late eighteenth and early nineteenth century examples in the sale. For other comparable shawls in the present sale, see lots 52, 54 and 59.

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This lot has been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on the invoice. Please see Conditions of Sale for further information.