Lot 2
  • 2

An Uzbek silk and metal-thread embroidered panel, Central Asia

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Silk, metal
  • approximately 132 by 132cm; 4ft. 4in., 4ft. 4in.

Condition

Each side 132cm. Comprised of joined narrow lengths of embroidered textile, metal-thread integral in areas and applied in others to edging. Lined with bright red later cotton, with hoops for a wooden baton for hanging purposes. All edges applied with complimentary cerise and yellow passementerie. With some losses to fringing as visible from the photograph. Generally very good overall condition. Highly decorative.
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