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Country of Origin: Uzbekistan
Date of Origin
mid 19th century
Use: cover/wall
hanging
JBOC Comments: Buxoro had a
significant Jewish population for 2500 years.
Auction Catalogue Description:
FINE RUGS & CARPETS INCLUDING ISLAMIC
TEXTILES
Sale W02872
Property of Various Owners
W - A susani, possibly
Buxoro, Uzbekistan, first half 19th century
LOCATION ESTIMATE AUCTION DATE
London, Olympia 5,000—7,000 GBP Session 1
16 Oct 02 2:00 PM
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium:
5,288 GBP
265 by 163cm., 8ft. 8in. by 5ft. 4in.
silk embroidery on linen This lot contains 1
item(s).
The hexagonal border which frames the central
rosettes in this susani is reminiscent of the
composition used in 'large-medallion' susani. The
organic drawing of the various floral and foliate
elements and the incredible array of colours make
this particular example a completely individual
and outstanding piece. The inclusion of the human
figure in susani design is rare and this example
has eight figures decorating one of the border
rosettes.
For a comparable example see Vok,
I, Vok Collection: Suzani, A Textile Art from
Central Asia, Munich, 1994, ill. 9.
Seen on www.sothebys.com
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