UZBEKISTAN - Lot 202

UZBEKISTAN Four-layered ecru linen "suzani" hanging, needle-embroidered with polychrome cotton or silk threads. The central field is adorned with two and a half lozenges formed of leaves and trimmed with flowers, surrounded by a wide border of composite flowers and flowery leaves, separated by two fine floral counterborders. Lined with light canvas. Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Bukhara region, 19th century or later 110 x 157 cm Small tears on reverse, wear and slight discoloration Provenance of the former Narychkin family, who left Russia in the 1910s. Expert : Laure Soustiel Arts of Islam and India Expert member of SFEP 04 42 64 33 45 lauresoustiel@gmail.com Please ask for condition reports: they are not included in the descriptions.