19th Century Indian Cotton & Crushed Shell Qanat Tent Hanging Maison Jansen dating to the early 19th

dating to the early 19th century and crafted in an elegant neoclassical style

Width : 470 cms (185 ins)

Diameter: 18 cms (7 ins)

A boldly designed crest featuring a central vase

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

19th Century Indian Cotton & Crushed Shell Qanat Tent Hanging Maison Jansen dating to the early 19thThis 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