2043 Antique Cambodian Khmer Ikat Silk Sampot w Human Figures
This lovely Cambodian silk weft-Ikat Sampot has a green field with flowers.
The remarkable feature is the border with a row of human figures holding hands, with every alternate figure facing the opposite direction.
Estimated to be from the very early-mid 1900s.
Condition is good.
Considering the difficulties faced by the country, it is amazing that such pieces have survived at all.
The glossy sheen is a result of the weaving technique used in Cambodia and makes it difficult to photograph. Therefore photos from various angles and lighting have been provided.
190cm x 79 cm / 75 inches x 31 inches if open
95 cm x 79 cm / 37.5 inches x 31 inches folded over into a tube
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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.
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