Catalogue of rare and beautiful Greek, Egyptian, Byzantine and other glass, Persian and other pottery, old enamels, Sumptuous textiles and many other ancient objects of extraordinary interest : to be sold at unrestricted public sale by order of Dikran Khan Kelekian (1903)
American Art Association · New York : American Art Association · leaf 58
nventionalized "thistle" flowers. Both the design and the manner of working are of Oriental origin. In Italy, these gorgeous stuffs took the place of the costly gold embroideries on velvet, and at their introduction were still more highly appreciated. The height of luxury, accord- ing to the… … 250b — Mosque Hanging. Fine red cloth, embroidered in silver, gold and silks. Arch design. Spandrels in silver embroidery with flowers in natural colors, the arch nearly filled with a large bouquet of flowers in silver, gold, and colored silks; the border in compartments with a vase of flowers in…
Kelekian, Dikran G., 1868-1951
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