A MONGOL SILK AND GOLD THREAD DOCUMENT WALLET
CENTRAL ASIA, 13TH/14TH CENTURY
Of square form, formed by two lozenge pieces of gold-embroidered silk of two different patterns folded and sewn together, one with large endless knots bordered by rosettes, the second with floral ground formed by lotus flowers, six-petalled rosettes and palmettes, the borders with a large flap to which is attached a long plaited yellow thread, two small hanging knots at each bottom corners, each with small beads made of leather, yellow and purple thread warped around a core, the interior lined with suede, folding marks, otherwise in good condition
10 x 10½in. (25.4 x 26.5cm.)
A MONGOL SILK AND GOLD THREAD DOCUMENT WALLET
CENTRAL ASIA, 13TH/14TH CENTURY
Of square form, formed by two lozenge pieces of gold-embroidered silk of two different patterns folded and sewn together, one with large endless knots bordered by rosettes, the second with floral ground formed by lotus flowers, six-petalled rosettes and palmettes, the borders with a large flap to which is attached a long plaited yellow thread, two small hanging knots at each bottom corners, each with small beads made of leather, yellow and purple thread warped around a core, the interior lined with suede, folding marks, otherwise in good condition
10 x 10½in. (25.4 x 26.5cm.)
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