JBOCs Notes on Oriental Rugs

Shirvan Rug Blue Field "Shrub" w / Structure dated 1815

Tufenkian Carpets Area Rug Sale.

Shirvan Rug Dated 1815

East Caucasus, dated 1230 (1815) oxidized browns.

Warp: Wool, Z3S, ivory brown mixed.

Weft: one wool and one cotton Z2S, two shoots natural white.

Pile: Wool, some camel hair symmetrical knots.

Density: 11 H by 11 - 17 V

Sides: Cotton 1 cord of 2 sets of warps, white overcast.

Ends: Upper – ¾ inch white cotton kilim, then knotted warp fringe.

Size: 4 ft. 5 in. by 3 ft. 7 in. (1.35 by 1.09 m)

Colors: Peacock blue, medium-deep red light-dark ochre, navy, ivory, camel, sage green, and black.

  Lot 90

Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets

New York Saturday 12/5/87

Est. $30,0000 – 35,000

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. Any additions, information, or corrections, would be appreciated.

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