PUSHKENT AREA, UZBEKISTAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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A LARGE SUSANI
PUSHKENT AREA, UZBEKISTAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, the near square central field with a large garnet medallion within an eight-pointed star surrounded by similar garnet medallions within foliate tendrils and interspersed with swaying leaves, the border with a frieze of crosses and leaves
114 ½ x 78 ¼in. (290.8 x 198.8cm.)

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Lot Essay

The dominant crimson colour of the floral motifs and the orderly arranged medallions framed by a very thin border of serrated leaves is representative of the susanis produced in the Pushkent district, south of Tashkent.

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