Saturday, February 2, 2013

A Safavid Velvet and Metal Thread Ground Floral Panel

Fabric
Era: Safavid Period, Eastern Persia
Date: Late 16th Century or Early 17th Century
Size: Approximately 47 X 41.5 cm
Sold at Sotheby's Auction
Source: [1]
پارچه صفوی
I found this few months ago in Sotheby's website. This fabric is apparently mounted within a later glazed rectangular frame. The design looks a bit different from traditional Safavid design.