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Maschrabiyya with Geometric Pattern, Herat, 19th Century

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:900.00 EUR Estimated At:1,440.00 - 1,800.00 EUR
Maschrabiyya with Geometric Pattern, Herat, 19th Century
Wood with red stain
Herat, 19th century
Typical oriental grilles for privacy and sun protection
Fragmented and complex construction
Dimensions: 100 x 46 x 2.5 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Important Austrian private collection

The present wooden grilles were often used in the Oriental architecture. They served as privacy and sun protection, while the interior was still vented through the open construction. The traditional small-scale elements are assembled into complex geometric patterns. The present grilles were coated with a red stain.

The piece is in good overall condition, showing only slight wear. Three small wood elements are missing. The dimensions are 100 x 46 x 2.5 cm.
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