Salor Kedgbe Torba C. 1800 Sotheby's Lot 25


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Salor Kedgbe Torba C. 1800 Sotheby's Lot 25

A Salor Kedgbe.

Southwest Turkistan circa 1800. Silk highlights, cotton whites, loses to sides, overcast sides, glue residue on reverse. Approximately 3 ft. 4 in. by 1 ft. by 5 in. (099 by 043 cm)

Warps: Wool, Z2S alternate warp strongly depressed, ivory/ash mix.

Weft: Wool, Z2S, 2 shoots medium brown ash..

Pile: Wool , asymmetrical knot open to the left.

Density: 13 – 14h 15 – 16v

Sides: Not original.

Ends: Warp fringe.

Colors: Pomegranate, deep persimmon, carnelian, peacock blue. Pale to deep fuchsia, indigo, ivory, port, mahogany, pacific blue.

Lot 25

Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets

New York Saturday 12/16/93

Est. $10,000 – 15,000

Sold for $12,650

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For Further Reading:

Guide to Rugs & Books

La Miniature En Orient

JBOC's Notes on the Bible

Southwest Asia Time Line

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