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SOLD A very fine 17th century tapestry woven in wool and silk depicting Alexander the Great and King Porus

A very fine 17th century Aubusson tapestry woven in wool and silk from the story of Alexander the great. Alexander is depicted on horse back after victory at the battle of Hydaspes, India. The defeated and wounded King Porus is bought before Alexander who spares his life and grants him a new Kingdom. After a design by Charles Le Brun and retaining original unfaded colours and superb detail Circa: 1670 Height: 207cm Width: 207cm.

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A very fine 17th century Aubusson tapestry woven in wool and silk from the story of Alexander the great. Alexander is depicted on horse back after victory at the battle of Hydaspes. The defeated and wounded King Porus is bought before Alexander who spares his life and grants him a new Kingdom. After a design by Charles Le Brun and retaining original unfaded colours and superb detail Circa: 1670 Height: 207cm Width: 207cm.

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