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A professionally framed antique hand-woven Turkish textile from Anatolia circa late 19th century. The panel was likely a storage bag …
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A professionally framed antique hand-woven Turkish textile from Anatolia circa late 19th century. The panel was likely a storage bag face. It features a striking joined panels that showcase respective geometrical motifs. One side shows S hook symbols among the double zigzag pattern. The S hook is called Cengel and it is an Anatolian symbol used to ward off evil. The other side showcases a more elaborate diamond patterns with Bereket symbols in the center. The multiple-hooked form is a fertility symbol. The panels with joined in the center with a braided chain ribbon, which is also reserved partially on the edge. The textile measures 39 by 34.5 and it was nicely presented in a linen-backed wood frame which measures 43.5 x 46.5 in.
Provenance: Ex-collection of the Athene Annuity and Life Assurance Company Corporate Textile Collection
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- Dimensions
- 46.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 43.5ʺL
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Textile
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Linen
- Condition Notes
- General wear consistent with age and use. General wear consistent with age and use. less
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