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Bedding decoration

Bedding decoration
(Saye gosha)
(20th century)

Medium
cotton, silk (thread)
Measurements
78.5 × 131.0 cm
Place/s of Execution
Uzbekistan
Accession Number
2012.374
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Alexandra and Leigh Copeland, 2012
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Gallery location
Not on display
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.