An Ikat silk velvet mihrab panel Yazd, Persia, dated AH 1351/ AD 1932-3 of rectangular form woven in polychrome silks with three cypress trees within arches, the tips of the trees flanked by peacocks, above and below panels containing inscriptions, floral motifs to borders on each side, backing printed notably with 'Société par Actions des Cotonnades', 'MADE IN JAPAN' and 'Kanebo Yodogawa Works' 202 x 130 cm. Footnotes: Provenance Private UK collection. Inscriptions: in repeated mirror form, 'The work of the master... the year 1351 (1932-3)... commissioned by...'. For a similar panel sold in these rooms, see Bonhams, Islamic and Indian Art, 10 April 2008, lot 308. Kanebo Yodogawa, or the Kanegafuchi Spinning Company, was established in 1887 in Osaka, and became the largest cotton fabric plant in Asia by the early 20th century. The company distributed globally, including to Iran, Brazil and other East Asian countries. Important Notice to Buyers Some countries, e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of works of particular origins. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian) and Syrian origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid on or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R R This lot is subject to import restrictions when shipped to the United States. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing