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Early 17th Century, the madder field with an
interlocking design of six and four pointed stars
enclosing compartments of fourteen sides, with
palmettes, flower-heads and leaves, the border
with large palmettes, single guard stripes, 206
by 132cm; 6ft 9in by 4ft 4 in.
Technical Analysis
Warp: Cotton, undyed, Z-spun, 4 S-plied, heavy
depression
Weft: Cotton, brown, pink, 2 Z-spun, 3 shoots
Knotting: Wool, 2 Z-spun, asymmetric, V/Hcm:
4/3.5
Selvedges: Wool, deep red, around 2 warp
threads
Ends: Remains of light cotton plain weave
Colors: Crimson, vermilion, pink, mid-blue,
blue-green, grass green, light green,
yellow-ochre, light yellow, dark brown, ivory
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Lot 89 Sotheby's Islamic Works of Art
Carpets and Textiles
April 16, 1991, London England
Est. 15,000-20,000 Pounds
Sa87L89
Literature:
Spuhler/Konig/Volkmann, 1978, p.123 Schurmann,
p.211
*Graphic Image Courtesy of Sotheby's
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Catalogue Notes: In the unusual field design of this
rug, the six pointed stars bear a marked resemblance to
those of the border of the Sackville Mughal Animal and Tree Carpet
(Metropolitan Museum,, inv.no. 17.190.858, see
Dimand/Mailey, fig. 128). Both pieces can be attributed
on stylistic grounds to the transitional period of the
first half of the 17th century, making use of design
elements found in 16th century Persian carpets.
Comparison may also be made with the Ballard Mughal Rug
(Metropolitan Museum inv.no. 22.100.73, see Dimand/Mailey
fig. 132) which incorporates an unusual geometric field
design
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. As such the attributions
are my own and may be different that the catalogue
attribution. 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.
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