Lot Essay
This piece was probably used as a child's cot cover (Salachak). For a very similar example please see Loges, Werner: Turkoman Tribal Rugs, Germany, 1980, p.94, no.52.
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WEST TURKMENISTAN, THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
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A YOMUD SALACHAK
West Turkmenistan, Third Quarter 19th Century
Having panels of polychrome chevron motifs alternating with stepped arches overall beneath a panel of tulip finials
Approximately 5 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. (165 x 137 cm.)
West Turkmenistan, Third Quarter 19th Century
Having panels of polychrome chevron motifs alternating with stepped arches overall beneath a panel of tulip finials
Approximately 5 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. (165 x 137 cm.)