Case
Category
Textiles
Date
1900
Materials
velvet & silk & gold wire
Measurements
220 x 345 x 10 mm
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Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 107514
Summary
A blue velvet case with gold embroidery. It is covered by an intricate geometric pattern with a swirling floral border; in the centre there is an inscription, possibly in Persian. The reverse has a similar design but the centre repeats the border motif. The interior is made of green silk. It was made to contain a Persian poem (missing). 'Case of velvet with gold embroidery, containing a Persian poem' (Christie's entry)
Marks and inscriptions
Inscription