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A Ushak Saph

West Anatolia, 18th century. Scattered rewoven areas, rewoven guard stripes. 20 ft. 6 in. by 19 ft. 5 in. (625 by 592 cm)

Warp; Wool, Z2S, natural light brown.

Weft: Wool, Z, 4 shoots natural brown.

Pile: Wool, symmetrical knot.

Density: 7 - 9 h and 8 - 10 v.

Sides: Not original.

Ends: Warp fringe.

Colors: Ivory, pumpkin, blue, dark blue, dark brown.

Lot 211 Sotheby's Fine Oriental and European Carpets December 14, 1995, New York City Est. $20,000 - 25,000 Sd95n211 *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.

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Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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