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Sotheby's Auctions » Fine
Oriental and European Carpets » lot 132
Sale NY6408
A Kazak rug, Southwest Caucasus
New York 40,000 - 60,000 USD
April 15, 1993 10:15 AM
DESCRIPTION
A Kazak rug, Southwest Caucasus
Third quarter 19th century. approximately 6 ft. 3 in. by 4 ft. 2 in.
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Warp: wool, Z3S, ivory
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Weft: wool, Z2 red, 2 - 5
shoots
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Pile: wool, symmetric knot
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Density: 6 - 7 H, 7 - 8V c
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Sides: 2 cords of two
warps each, overcast in red.
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Ends: Upper incomplete,
warp fringe, lower - 1/2 in. killem (incomplete) warp fringe.
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Colors: Cayenne. medium to
deep cranberry, sapphire. cypress, azure, cardarmon ochre, cordovan,
black wahiut, peacock blue
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