Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
177. Rare Afghan prayer rug, silk, decorated with tribal motifs and the tree of life, approx. 1950
Selling price
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 600
Session
Thu, 15 July 2021 19:00
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Silk rugs in Afghanistan are very rare, being woven mainly by Turkmen tribes in the northwest of the country. This is a double niche prayer rug. The niche
illustrates a medallion made up of various Turkmen and animal gules, the whole medallion actually representing a tree of life. The tree is flanked by two rows of symbols for fertility and luck.
Dimensions
width 73 cm, height 121 cm, custom 121 Ã 73 cm
Description
silk
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Detalii
Silk rugs in Afghanistan are very rare, being woven mainly by Turkmen tribes in the northwest of the country. This is a double niche prayer rug. The niche
illustrates a medallion made up of various Turkmen and animal gules, the whole medallion actually representing a tree of life. The tree is flanked by two rows of symbols for fertility and luck.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
width 73 cm, height 121 cm, custom 121 Ã 73 cm
Description
silk
Brought to you by
Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
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