Uzbek Rugs: Chyrpy, probably Uzbek, Turkestan

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Sale 1275B, Oriental Rugs & Carpets, Apr 22 2007 15:00 Main Floor Gallery

Sale 1275B Lot 603

Turkestan Chyrpy, probably Uzbek, Turkestan

circa late 19th - early 20th century

3 ft. 5 in. x 2 ft. 2 in.

Estimate $400-600

Height: approximately 3 ft. 5 in.
Generally good overall condition apart from some small areas of minor color bleed.

JBOC Note: Compare the long false sleeves to the sleeves of the King in "Big Head" Fariburz and Kay Khusrau dated 1494 . The tradition of long false sleeves is very old in Central Asia.

I am not looking to buy or sell. I am reviewing this rug to place it in context and to use it as a teaching aid. If you are reading this you probably have a question. Don't write me, I hate email but I will try to answer questions if you call me at 240-988-4866. I am on Eastern Standard Time in the US. Try not to call me after 10 PM. I am not in the rug business and I work a full time job but if you call my cell phone I will try to help. I am often interested in seeing nice collections.

Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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