Shirvan Rugs: Yellow Ground Harshang Long Rug

Yellow Ground Harshang Long Rug

A Caucasian Runner, 18th Century, rewoven ends and minor reweaves to field. Approximately 13 ft. 5 in. by 3 ft. 6 in. (4.09 m. by 1.07 m.)

Warp: Wool, Z2S, alternate warp strongly depressed, ivory / brown mix

Weft: Wool, 2Z, 2 shoots ivory / brown mix

Pile: Wool, symmetrical knot

Density: 8-9 horizontal, 8-9 vertical

Sides: Not original

Ends: Not original

Colors: Pale to deep rose, medium to deep blue, camel, taupe, English tan, bamboo, teal blue, acorn, bisque, seal brown, pale salmon, sand, black

Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets

New York Tuesday 6/3/89

est. $40,000-$60,000