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Blue distaff with flowers
Ref: 0625
A pretty distaff in excellent condition. Oil painted.
One piece of wood. Nice patination. Would have been a seat and also a screen something that could only be understood with reference to the orientalist element in traditional Russian life. The blank section at the reverse of the blade is where the flax was secured and the holes are for the ties. A device for hand spinning then but also a highly symbolic possession and a deeply felt expression of the peasants′ love of beauty.
Northern/Central Russia 19th c.
H: 96cm (37.8in)
W: 23cm (9.1in)
D: 59cm (23.2in)
£350
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