Mughal Indian Carpet

Mughal India, first half Seventeenth Century

Warp: Cotton, off-white, natural, Z4S.

Weft: Cotton, off-white, natural, Z2S, 3 shoots alternating 1 and 3 straight, 2 wavy.

Pile: Wool, Z2, asymmetrical knots open left, average alternate warp depression 70 degrees.

Density: 11 H by 11 - 12 V

Sides: 2 bundles of 5 body warps wrapped in deep red rose pile wool.

Ends: Top up to ¾ inch red Z1 countered sumac brocade; sumac brocade. Both: sumac strip.

Size: 11 ft. 2 in. by 4 ft. 4 in. (3.41 by 1.63 m)

Colors: deep rose, darkest-green blue, golden ochre, ivory, yellow, black, pale green, light blue, dark blue, gray-brown, medium blue.

Lot 24

Christies

Fine European and Oriental Carpets

New York 12/17/96

Est. $50,000 – 70,000

Note: This auction write up continues a pattern of discussing this class of carpets in terms of being derived from Isphahan carpets. This area certainly bears reexamination. Note the use of Ton-sur-ton coloring in the floral forms.

Note: To further a long term research project I am collecting data. When a piece such as this may be of interest to others I have decided to share my notes prior to culmination of the project. Any additions, information, or corrections, would be appreciated.

For Further Reading:

Guide to Rugs & Books

La Miniature En Orient

Southwest Asia Time Line

Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

Mughal Indian Carpet first half Seventeenth Century

Mughal Indian Carpet

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