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Rare Bed Tent Embroidery from Rhodes, Greece 18th C.

$12,500
£9,473.56
€10,865.37
CA$17,464.87
A$19,053.23
CHF 10,105.45
MX$229,548.46
NOK 128,257.73
SEK 117,423.43
DKK 81,148.08

About the Item

This is an example as good as it gets. It has amazing color saturation and execution of embroidery. It is in used antique condition. Please check the images for overall negative space condition since the embroidered parts are in rather good shape. This ıs a rare example of this group of embroideries with an amazing age so please forward all your questions about the piece prior to your check out.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41.74 in (106 cm)Width: 91.34 in (232 cm)Depth: 0.12 in (3 mm)
  • Style:
    Greek Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silk,Embroidered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1700s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Istanbul, TR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 98071stDibs: LU1827341014872

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