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.
117. Celaberd (Sunburst Kasak) wool rug, decorated with specific motifs, Caucasus, approx. 1880, rare item
Selling price
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EUR 3.000
Session
Thu, 26 May 2022 19:00
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The design of the Celaberd rugs is often associated to the Chalabilar village from Karabagh. They are also named Sunburst Kasak or Eagle Kazak.
The design is similar to Saint Joseph’s cross, which provides a hint regarding the Christian religion of the Armenians who manufacture them.
What is known in the West under the name "crab" wreaths in the main border is, in fact, traditional in the Eagle Kazak rugs and in other Karabagh rugs. Most likely, they were initially intended to represents rays of sun, originating from the Zoroastrian religion specific to this area.
Dimensions
width 150 cm, height 220 cm, custom 220 Ã 150 cm
Description
wool on wool warp
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Detalii
The design of the Celaberd rugs is often associated to the Chalabilar village from Karabagh. They are also named Sunburst Kasak or Eagle Kazak.
The design is similar to Saint Joseph’s cross, which provides a hint regarding the Christian religion of the Armenians who manufacture them.
What is known in the West under the name "crab" wreaths in the main border is, in fact, traditional in the Eagle Kazak rugs and in other Karabagh rugs. Most likely, they were initially intended to represents rays of sun, originating from the Zoroastrian religion specific to this area.
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 150 cm, height 220 cm, custom 220 Ã 150 cm
Description
wool on wool warp
Brought to you by
Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
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