Shirvan Rugs: Yellow Ground Harshang Long Rug


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Yellow Ground Harshang Long Rug

A Caucasian Runner, 18th Century, rewoven ends and minor reweaves to field. Approximately 13 ft. 5 in. by 3 ft. 6 in. (4.09 m. by 1.07 m.)

Warp: Wool, Z2S, alternate warp strongly depressed, ivory / brown mix

Weft: Wool, 2Z, 2 shoots ivory / brown mix

Pile: Wool, symmetrical knot

Density: 8-9 horizontal, 8-9 vertical

Sides: Not original

Ends: Not original

Colors: Pale to deep rose, medium to deep blue, camel, taupe, English tan, bamboo, teal blue, acorn, bisque, seal brown, pale salmon, sand, black

Lot 142

Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets

New York Tuesday 6/3/89

est. $40,000-$60,000

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For Further Reading:

The Persian Carpet

Turkish Rugs

Turkmen Rugs

JBOC's Notes on the Bible

Southwest Asia Time Line

Caucasian Rugs

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J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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