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Major Spring Auction
Auction date: Saturday 28. May 2011
Rippon
Boswell & Co. International Auctioneers of Rare Carpets & Textiles
Lot: 260
Meshkin: An unusual rug, probably woven by Kurds inhabiting the
Meshkin region. The field design of horizontal stripes containing syrga
motifs is influenced by Shahsavan weavings, but the ornamentation of the
yellow-ground main border is typical of items from the Meshkin region. – New
overcasting along the sides, remains of the flatwoven finishes are preserved
at both ends. Several repiled areas, signs of wear in the pile.
Origin:
North West Persia, Azerbaijan
Dimensions: 212 x 117 cm
Age: Late 19th
century
Estimate: 3,000.00 €
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