THREE EMBROIDERED LAKAI TRAY COVERS (LALI POSH), UZBEKISTAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY

THREE EMBROIDERED LAKAI TRAY COVERS (LALI POSH), UZBEKISTAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY

the first of red cotton embroidered in silk, lined with floral roller printed fabric, approximately 36 x 37 cm; the second also of red cotton embroidered in silk, with two horseman embroideries, approximately 56 x 53 cm; the third of red woollen broadcloth embroidered in silk, lined with striped fabric, approximately 52 x 58 cm (3)

From the Collection of Pip Rau
For an introduction to the collection, please see Lot 1 in this sale

Condition Report:

the first with minor losses to the embroidery and some small holes, the second in generally good condition with colour loss on the purple embroidery, some spotting and surface dirt, the third with some watermarks, small insect holes and minor embroidery loss, minor fading.