Salor Juval Fragment 1st quarter 19th C. Lot 17

Central Turkistan first quarter 19th century, Silk highlights, loses to sides and ends. Approximately 2 ft, 1 in. by 2 ft. (063 by 061 cm).

Warps: Wool, Z2S alternate warp strongly depressed, ivory

Weft: Wool, 2Z (loosely plied) 2 shoots medium to dark brown.

Pile: Wool , silk (fuchsia), asymmetrical knot, open to the left.

Density: 11 – 14h 18 – 20v

Sides: Not original.

Ends: Warp fringe.

Colors: Deep crimson, strawberry, fuchsia, medium to deep azure, indigo, black, cherry, ivory.

Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets

New York Saturday 12/16/93

Est. $3,000 – 5,000

Sold for 5,225