03-28-201503-29-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2795BBoston
March 28, 2015 01:00 PMCalender
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Shirvan Prayer Rug

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$1,476$1,200
Auction: Oriental Rugs & Carpets - 2795BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 28, 2015 1:00PM

Description:

Shirvan Prayer Rug, East Caucasus, late 19th century, the ivory field with an allover lattice design of polychrome latch-hooked diamonds below a highly stylized palmette and a medium green niche inset with stepped diamonds, stylized rosettes and fan-tail devices above the niche, all within a red serrated leaf and "wineglass" main border, multiple rosette-patterned minor borders, 6 ft. x 3 ft. 4 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,500

selvage wear, minor gouge at bottom, minor end fraying


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Keywords

fan-tail devices, Caucasus, East Caucasus