19th Century Indian Cotton & Crushed Shell Qanat Tent Hanging Maison Jansen and adaptability

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and this piece beautifully demonstrates the pastel tones and detailed brushwork that define the style

a pair of urns with raised and gilt handles

The addition of lion mask and drop ring handles pays homage to the celebrated motifs seen in the grandest English country houses

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

19th Century Indian Cotton & Crushed Shell Qanat Tent Hanging Maison Jansen and adaptabilityThis 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