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Oushak Rugs: late 16th century Ushak Rug Sotheby's Lot 108


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A late 16th century Ushak Rug

West Anatolia, late 16th century. Minor restorations to medalion, field and either side border. 4 ft. 6 in. by 3 ft. 6 in. (137 by 107 cm)

Warp; Wool, Z2S, alternate warp slightly to moderately depressed, ivory, lower end dyed salmon.

Weft: Wool, Z1 2 shoots, red.

Pile: Wool, symmetrical.

Density: 9 -11 h and 12 - 15 v.

Sides: Not original.

Ends: 2 in. red kilim.

Colors: Cinnabar, indigo, azure, chamois, pewter brown, teal, blue, deep raspberry, willow, peacock blue.

Lot 108

Sotheby's Fine Oriental and European Carpets

December 11, 1991, New York City

Est. $50,000 - 70,000

Sd91n108

Literature: Hali, Vol. 1 No. 1 page 85.

*Graphic Image Courtesy of Sotheby's

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:

Persian Rugs and Carpet

Turkish Rugs

Turkmen Rugs

JBOC's Notes on the Bible

Persian Carpet Guide

Caucasian Rugs

Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.