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Decorative tambour work stitching is then added to the whole piece
As old and loved textiles there are some flaws
but there are stitching marks and the remains of some silk stitching which suggests otherwise
These would work very well if stretched and mounted
possibly made to furnish the walls of a spectacular room
Antique Water Colour of Bagoas, Persian Kings Favourite, Exotic Costume: C19th France special occasion Decorative tambour work stitching isA decorative watercolour of the favorite du Roi de Perce (favourite of the King of Persia) 4th century BC. After some research we have discovered that the figure depicted was Bagoas, a eunuch of Egyptian decent, who became favourite of the ancient Persian king Artaxerexes and went on to become the most powerful person at court. He is depicted here wearing a fantastical exotic costume including a wonderful headdress and fur edged cloak. The painting is
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