09-28-201409-29-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2752BBoston
September 28, 2014 02:00 PMCalender
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"Fachralo" Kazak Prayer Rug

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$3,998$3,250
Auction: Oriental Rugs & Carpets - 2752BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 28, 2014 2:00PM

Description:

"Fachralo" Kazak Prayer Rug, Southwest Caucasus, dated 1863, the mihrab with an emerald green gabled medallion upon an ivory background and surrounded by aubergine and red latch-hooked diamonds and stylized rosettes, outlined by a contiguous "dragon's head" pattern on a red field displaying similar design elements, within a gold zigzag alternating ram's horn main border, multiple reciprocal sawtooth minor borders, 4 ft. 5 in. x 3 ft. 5 in.

Provenance: From a private New England collector.
Estimate $2,500-3,000


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Keywords

Caucasus, head, Southwest Caucasus, New England