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Uzbek Kilim Camel Bag
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Pre 1920 item# 1014401 (stock# 14-83)
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Silk Road Gallery
(203) 208-0771
$430
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Flatwoven Kilim bags such as this one were used centuries ago by the nomadic Turkic tribes of Central Asia. The bags were made in various shapes and sizes to hold everything from salt to liquids to household goods. Woven of a combination of camel hair and wool, this bag is from the Uzbek people. The weaving is spectacular—tight enough to hold water—with a clean, intricate pattern inside six horizontal bands. Called “ jabors” or ” juvals,” rectangular bags in this size were tied to the sides of ...click for details
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Chinese Qing Dynasty Pendulum Clock
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Pre 1900 item# 995663 (stock# 42-40)
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Silk Road Gallery
(203) 208-0771
$580
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This 19th century Chinese pendulum clock in a carved wood case has a glass front hand painted with a double happiness symbol encircled by flowers. The brass pendulum swings behind the happiness symbol and the hour is announced with a pleasant chime tone produced by a small mallet striking a metal shell. The springs for the timing mechanism and chime are wound separately with a key (which is included) inserted into the clock face. The carving and shape of the wood case suggest Victorian design i ...click for details
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