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HT 171
OriginSouth Persian, Kerman District.
Date late 19th C
Size 4ft10inx3ft9in(148x119cm) Structure
WarpsWool, ivory/brown depressed.
Wefts 1 wool red, 1 cotton white.
Pile wool
Knots asymmetric open to right
Knot Density H 9 x v 9 = 81per sq in
Sides double cord, wrapped brick red.
Dyes vegetal
Colours 9) brick red, terracotta, biscuit, green, light blue, blue, dark blue, ivory, grey. Description An overal lattice with tulips, with small filler motifs and four animls along the bottom ,on a biscuit coloured field. The main border is a typical flower type.
ConditionComplete except for the Kelim ends with some minor repairs in the field. The pile is evenly low.
Commentary A very pleasant rug with a balanced design in subtle shades. It is unusual to have an off white background which gives it a warm tone. Note the animals along the bottom which give it charm.
References in Literature Murray Eiland, Oriental Rugs from Pacific Collections,p85.
Price £975 | |
