. Catalogue of the extremely valuable and highly artistic property belonging to the American Art Association [electronic resource]. eedlework and applique on old red velour. The design i« a bronze quail on black lacquer Ikix, anda fan-shape box on rich brocade fabric. Length, M Inches;w idth. 24 Inches. 400 Two Japanese Panrli. Needlework and applique on old red velour. Design of one, Dalmlo, hal-boxes, lacqueredshells, etc.; on the other, a Daimio, cap, and peacock of one: Length, .IS inches; width. 8ft Inches; of theother: Length, 88 Inches; width, 85 Inches. ASTIOTK ORIENTAL B
. Catalogue of the extremely valuable and highly artistic property belonging to the American Art Association [electronic resource]. eedlework and applique on old red velour. The design i« a bronze quail on black lacquer Ikix, anda fan-shape box on rich brocade fabric. Length, M Inches;w idth. 24 Inches. 400 Two Japanese Panrli. Needlework and applique on old red velour. Design of one, Dalmlo, hal-boxes, lacqueredshells, etc.; on the other, a Daimio, cap, and peacock of one: Length, .IS inches; width. 8ft Inches; of theother: Length, 88 Inches; width, 85 Inches. ASTIOTK ORIENTAL BOOK mVKKS 491 Large Jnpnnce Panel. Needlework and applique onold red velour. Bold design f a rich brocade rob* thrown overa screen; a lumping basket of flowers and partly open Tan, allartistically rendered in beautiful combination of colors. Height,7 feet 8 inches ; width, 5 feet 8 Inches. Large Japanese Panel. Elaborate design of a Dsimincarriage, with rich accessories, standing beneath a cherry treein full bloom. lixtremely line in color scheme and skillful intreatment. Height, 8 feet 5 inches ; width, 5 feet 3 A REMARKABLE COLLECTION OFANTIQUE ORIENTAL BOOK COVERS,PERSIAN. ARABIAN. AND TURKISH. 433 Ferula?? Hook Century. SopalutedIn luminous colors that I he designs show metallic lustres accord-ing to the light In which It is held. The theme rehearses thedrama of life, death, and Immortality, and Is founded uponsome legend or historic episode. The figures arc finely drawn,and are of grealcr grace and naiuralncss than those seen Inpaintings of present century. The interior is evidently of alater period, and does not compare iu workmanship to theexternal [lanels and marker. An Arabic Inscription forms theoutside borders. ASTIQtK OKIRSTAI. BOOK COVltRS 434 CliarmlMff Kiamplo or IV r* I mi Binding. Fifteenth Oiiturj, hi which a high quality Of goattkinhas lH*en carefully drcesed. The ancient clouil pattern i* aloneused, slightly relieved by a f
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