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Sale N07852, lot 5
A Tekke Embroibered Asmalyk, WEST TURKESTAN,
New York 4,000—6,000 USD Session 1
03 Dec 02 10:15 AM
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 5,378 USD
MEASUREMENTS
approximately 2ft. 10in. by 4ft. 11in. (0.86 by 1.50m.)
DESCRIPTION
mid-19th century original applied outer border with multi-colored
tassels, losses to silk embroidery, fabric backed,
Embroidered asmalyks such as this were made by a Turkmen bride to adorn
the litter for the camel on which she rode during the wedding
procession. For related examples please refer to Turkmen and Antique Carpets from the
Collection of Dr.
Jon Thompson, Sotheby's
New York, December 16, 1993, lot 1; Franses, M., "Embroidered
Tekke Asmalyk," Pinner, R. and Franses, M., eds., Turkoman Studies I,
London, 1980, pp. 164-171, figs. 356 and 351, p. 264, pls. XVII and
XVIII and p. 268, pl. XXVIII.
Thanks and best wishes,
J. Barry O'Connell Jr.
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