Lot 44
44
A palampore, printed and painted with a tree of life on a rocky mound, flanked by two exotic birds, possibly cockerels, Indian, for the European market, 18th century--92in. x 74 in. (234cm x 188 cm) See Illustration
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A palampore, printed and painted with a tree of life on a rocky mound, flanked by two exotic birds, possibly cockerels, Indian, for the European market, 18th century--92in. x 74 in. (234cm x 188 cm) See Illustration

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A palampore, printed and painted with a tree of life on a rocky mound, flanked by two exotic birds, possibly cockerels, Indian, for the European market, 18th century--92in. x 74 in. (234cm x 188 cm) See Illustration
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Lot Essay

This palampore was made for the Portuguese market and is unusual in still showing a remarkable amount of green colour to the rocky mound. Composed of yellow printed over blue, green is usually a fugitive colour in these textiles

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