Palampore with bamboo, India for Europe, late 18th century - Lot 99

Palampore with bamboo, India for Europe, late 18th century Cream cotton canvas painted and dyed by mordanting and resist in black, three reds, violet, plum, blue and green. Decorated with a tree of life in the form of four bamboos rising from a small rocky mound, around which flowering vines flowering vines. Coordinating border with flowering scrolls, complete on all four sides, but folded and hidden by a canvas lining, probably from the outset. Remarkable condition, in its original finish. Customs stamp with fleur-de-lys on the right-hand corner of the lower part. Minor holes. 246 x 182 cm A few loose seams along the edges give a total dimension of approx. 275 x 220 cm. To be compared with one of the hangings in a salon with palampore walls at Hluboka Castle in the Czech Republic. Republic.