The Oriental Rugs, Runners and Carpet Auction features an assortment of 109 beautiful lots. Included in this auction is a rare and important Silver and Silver-Gilt Thread Embroidered Calligraphic Panel measuring 48 x 66 inches (Lot 40) that depicts the Tomb of Mohammed surrounded by calligraphic inscriptions that translate to "May God Shower His Blessing On Mohammed" and "There Is No God But Allah", the outer panels are tightly woven silver thread with silver woven lace borders. Other notable lots include Lot 106, a detailed multicolored Antique Lambolo Kazak Wool Rug measuring 8’8” x 5’11”, with geometric and flowered patterns. Also included is an Antique Pakistani Rellie Quilt or Coverlet that measures 10’ x 5’6” that has been delicately stitched with a symbolic family inscription that reads, “take another look, you’ll find a beautiful work and it’s explanation is a long discussion”.
Upcoming Event Openings
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May 24, 2012 - May 26, 2012 
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888 Auctions
May 24, 2012
888 Auctions
15-280 West Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, Canada
www.888auctions.com
Saint Louis Art Museum
May 24-25, 2012
Saint Louis Art Museum
One Fine Arts Drive
St. Louis, Missouri
www.slam.org
Saint Louis Art Museum
May 25, 2012
Saint Louis Art Museum
One Fine Arts Drive
St. Louis, Missouri
www.slam.org
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
May 26, 2012 - April 21, 2013
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
51 Sandy Pond Road
Lincoln, Massachusetts
http://www.decordova.org
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Brandywine River Museum May 26-28, 2012 Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania Outstanding antiques from across the nation are featured at the Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show. This event, ... Read more
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