Central Asian Carpet,

Central Asian Carpet,

Southeast Turkestan, circa 1880.

Warp: wool, Z2S, natural ivory and brown.

Weft: wool, Z2S, natural light brown.

Pile: wool asymmetrical knot open to the left.

Density: 8-9H, 10-12V.

Sides: 1 cord of 4 warps wrapped in red wool.

Ends: remnants of stripped kelim, warp fringe.

Size: Approximately 2 ft. 9 in. by 1 ft. 9 in. (0.84 m. by 0.53m.)

Colors: purple brown, madder, indigo, blue green, saffron, ivory, natural brown.

Lot 71

Sotheby's Fine Oriental and Oriental Carpets

New York Saturday 12/14/95

est. $7000-$9000

See Guide To Ersari Rugs

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Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

Persian Rugs the O'Connell Guides