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Chodor Juval Mid 19th Lot 27

JBOC Attribution: Oriental Rugs > Turkmen Rugs > Chodor Rugs

Mid 19th Chodor Juval Lot 27

West Turkistan mid 19th century, Cut vertically, missing one partial row of guls, to small holes in the field, slit in the elem, loses to sides. Approximately 3 ft. 6 in. by 2 ft. 10 in. (107 by 086 cm)

Warps: Wool, Z2S, ivory/ash/dark brown mix.

Weft: Wool, Z1, and cotton Z1, (Z2), 2 shoots, wool - ash or brown; cotton - white.

Pile: Wool, asymmetrical knots open to the right.

Density: 8h 9 – 10v

Sides: Not original.

Ends: Upper - incomplete.

Lower - 1/2 in. stripped kilim of blue, red and brown, then 3/4 in. ivory kilim turned under and sewn.

Colors: Aubergine, sienna red, indigo, lapis, ivory, chamois, light ochre, beaver, walnut.

Lot 27

Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets

New York Saturday 12/16/93

Est. $1,000 – 1,500

Sold for $1,320

Note: To further a long term research project I am collecting data. When a piece such as this may be of interest to others I have decided to share my notes prior to culmination of the project. Any additions, information, or corrections, would be appreciated.

For Further Reading:

Guide to Rugs & Books

La Miniature En Orient

Notes on the War on Terrorism

Southwest Asia Time Line

Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.