Property from the private collection of Ms. Linda Wrigglesworth, lots 189-201.
A rare chequerboard velvet fragment
15th century Finely woven as alternating squares of rich blue, mustard, olive and brown, each variously enclosing a lotus flower, flaming pearl or a Buddhist emblem, with selvedge visible to the edges, modern mount.99cm (39in) x 30.4cm (12in)
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Provenance: acquired from Michael Franses.