Indian Calligraphic Brocade
 
     
 
 
     
 
Indian Calligraphic Brocade
Silk brocaded with gold thread
India circa 1800
Reads:
Al-afiya malbas
which traslated means clad in health and vitality
Although made in Indian this was almost certainly
an expensive commision for a middle eastern ruler.
Measurements: 42in x 21in; 53cm x 81 cm
 
   
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