Lot 108: A late 16th century Oushak Rug

West Anatolia, late 16th century. Minor restorations to medalion, field and either side border. 4 ft. 6 in. by 3 ft. 6 in. (137 by 107 cm)
Warp; Wool, Z2S, alternate warp slightly to moderately depressed, ivory, lower end dyed salmon.
Weft: Wool, Z1 2 shoots, red.
Pile: Wool, symmetrical.
Density: 9 -11 h and 12 - 15 v.
Sides: Not original.
Ends: 2 in. red kilim.
Colors: Cinnabar, indigo, azure, chamois, pewter brown, teal, blue, deep raspberry, willow, peacock blue.


Sotheby's Fine Oriental and European Carpets
December 11, 1991, New York City
Est. $50,000 - 70,000

Literature: Hali, Vol. 1 No. 1 page 85.