A rare and large Qajar metal-thread embroidered, pearl-encrusted wool 'royal' termeh panel
Persia, 19th Century
of rectangular form, the woven wool ground with a repeat design of boteh motifs, decorated in appliqué silver-gilt thread and seed-pearl decoration with a floral spray to each corner and further smaller sprays to the centre at each side, the border with a scrolling floral vine, satin backing
167 x 116 cm.
Footnotes:
Provenance
Bonhams, Islamic and Indian Art, 1 May 2003, lot 440.
The Shakerine Collection.

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