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3'1 x 4'6 Hand-Knotted Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug, Late 19th/Early 20th C.
Item Details
Provenance
Purchased from Charles W. Jacobsen in 1976.
| Type | Prayer Rug |
| Materials | Wool |
| Manufacturing Process | Handmade |
| Approximate Size | 3′ × 5′ |
| Origin | Caucasus |
| Period | Antique, Late 19th/ Early 20th Century |
| Additional Information | Fabric sleeve with rod in place to the verso at upper end for hanging display. |
- Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. The winner is responsible for bringing appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup. International shipping may be restricted.
Condition
- slight warping; abrash; discoloration and slight fading to natural dyes; scattered snagging; loose, unraveling and fraying at fringe ends, with some loss to pile in outer border stripes; wear with thinned and low pile throughout, knot collars visible across surface; selvedge overcasting is not original; weave reinforced with stitching at fringe ends to prevent further loss; wear and loose debris.
Dimensions
37.0" W x 0.25" H x 54.0" D
Item #
ITMG850765
