19th Century Indian Cotton & Crushed Shell Qanat Tent Hanging Maison Jansen with original patina to brass

with original patina to brass and only minor wear commensurate with age

Width : 470 cms (185 ins)

Its enduring beauty and practicality offer both aesthetic and functional value for collectors of historic tall display cabinets

Murano glass from this era is renowned for its intricate ornamentation and playful use of colour

Rarely found in this large scale

19th Century Indian Cotton & Crushed Shell Qanat Tent Hanging Maison Jansen with original patina to brassThis cotton Qanat Tent panel with applied crushed seashell decoration from India in the 19th century is a unique and rare piece. It features crushed seashells that are suspended in lacquer and applied to a parma background, which is decorated with birds, plants, and leafy interlacing patterns in a border. The panel is lined with a linen canvas for stability. India, Circa 1850 Length: 189 cms (74. 5 ins) Width: 98 cms (38. 5 ins) This type of textile