Lot 60
  • 60

A Lakai silk embroidered saddle cover (da-our), Uzbekistan

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • wool, silk, metal, cotton
  • approximately 3ft. 11in. by 5ft. 1in. (1.19 by 1.55m.)

Condition

The wool felt ground with silk chainstitch embroidery; very small pinholes and moth holes in felt ground; scattered spot stains in embroidery. Silk chainstitch ribbon around the edges intact; polychrome silk netted finishes and fringes intact; original metal medallions with a few missing. Striped cotton backing, large hole in center of backing. Generally good overall condition.
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