Ghiordes Prayer Rug, circa 1875

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A Ghiordes Prayer Rug, West Anatolia, circa 1875. Approximately 5 ft. 2 in. by 3 ft. 9 in. (1.58 m. by 1.14 m.)

Warp: Wool, Z2S, alternate warp moderately to strongly depressed, ivory

Weft: Cotton, 2Z, 2 shoots, ivory

Pile: Wool, symmetrical knot

Density: 6-7 horizontal, 10-12 vertical

Sides: Wool, 2 warps overcast in bands of rose and beige, silk fringe

Ends: Upper - warp fringe

Lower - 3/4 in. light blue kilim, warp fringe, both under added silk fringe

Colors: Fuchsia, raspberry, deep rose, ivory, pale celery, light to medium khaki, chamois, alabaster, light seafoam green, caramel, deep raw umber, acorn

Lot 113

Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets

New York Tuesday 6/3/89

est. $12,000-$15,000

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Guide to Rugs & Books

La Miniature En Orient

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Southwest Asia Time Line

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