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Country of
Origin: Turkey
Date
of Origin First half 19th century
Use:
Yastik
JBOC Comments:
Desctription:
Lot 74 An East Anatolian Yastik
Third Quarter 19th century. Kilim ends, missing side guard borders,
overcast sides, partially oxidized browns. 2 ft. 11 in. by 1 ft. 6 in.
(089 by 046 cm)
Warp: Wool, Z2S, ivory.
Weft: Wool Z, red 3 shoots.
Pile: Wool, symmetric knots.
Density: 7 - 8 h, 7 - 8 v.
Sides: Not original.
Ends: Not original, applied 1/2 inch aubergine kilim end.
Colors: pumpkin, madder red, indigo, green, aubergine, yellow, ivory,
walnut.
Provenance: The Kearney Collection
Literature: Moorhouse, Brian, Yastiks: Cushion Covers and Storage Bags
of Anatolia, Philadelphia, 1996 pl. 124
Est. $2,000 - 2,500
Sotheby's Fine Oriental and
European Carpets
New York December 12, 1997
1334 York Avenue (at 72nd Street)
Telephone (212) 606-7000
Specialists in charge: Mary Jo Otsea and Emily Moqtaderi.
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