Marasali Rug Late 19th C. Rippon-Boswell lot 152

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Lot Nr.: 152

Description: Marasali Prayer Rug

Origin: East Caucasus, Shirvan Region, late 19th century
Size: ca. 154 x 121 cm
Estimate EUR: 6,000
Notes on Condition
A finely knotted, colourful Marasali with so-called flaming botehs. – Some restored place at the right side of the upper border, sides partly overcast, ends original. High pile.

Literature References
Lit: BENARDOUT, RAYMOND, Caucasian Rugs. London 1978, pl. p.44

Seen on www.rippon-boswell-wiesbaden.de

JBOC Note: See Notes on Marasali Rugs

For Further Reading:

Guide to Rugs & Books

La Miniature En Orient

JBOC's Notes on the Bible

New Oriental Rug Notes

Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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