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Bedding decoration

Bedding decoration
(Saye gosha)
(20th century)

Medium
cotton, silk (thread)

Measurements
78.5 × 131.0 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Alexandra and Leigh Copeland, 2012

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Uzbekistan

Accession Number
2012.374

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
This saye gosha is decorated with brightly coloured circular floral emblems containing spiral edged medallions and smaller flowers, alternating with stylised floral forms (resembling carnations and tulips) adorned with hooked and serrated motifs including rams’ horns. It is edged with multi-coloured interlocking arrowhead motifs.