Antique Timuri Dokhtar-e-qazi Prayer Rug, Circa 1880.

Name: Antique Timuri Dokhtar-e-qazi Prayer Rug, Circa 1880.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA739580
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Description

Size: 4ft 7in x 3ft 6in (140 x 106cm).

Antique Timuri prayer rug by the Dokhtar-e-Qazi sub tribe of Western Afghanistan.

Circa 1880.

The rug is a classic example of a Dokhtar-e-Qazi prayer rug, the literal translation is 'Daughter of the Judge'. The rug has a dark indigo blue ground decorated with a all over lattice design of small shrubs in madder red. The mihrab at the top of the rug is of the traditional design for this type of prayer rug. note the small boteh either side of the mihrab.

The rug is in fair condition with even wear and medium pile, there is some corrosion and a few old repairs. The ends are complete but the sides have been slightly reduced in width. This is reflected in the price.

The rug has been hand washed and ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: W-002.

Physical Dimensions

Height

140cm (55.12")

Width

106cm (41.73")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA739580

Dealers Internal Reference

W-002

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Description

Size: 4ft 7in x 3ft 6in (140 x 106cm).

Antique Timuri prayer rug by the Dokhtar-e-Qazi sub tribe of Western Afghanistan.

Circa 1880.

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The rug is a classic example of a Dokhtar-e-Qazi prayer rug, the literal translation is 'Daughter of the Judge'.

Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The rug has a dark indigo blue ground decorated with a all over lattice design of small shrubs in madder red. The mihrab at the top of the rug is of the traditional design for this type of prayer rug. note the small boteh either side of the mihrab.

fig 1. ANTIQUE TIMURI DOKHTAR-E-QAZI PRAYER RUG, CIRCA 1880. — fig 1. Antique Timuri Dokhtar-e-qazi Prayer Rug, Circa 1880.

The rug is in fair condition with even wear and medium pile, there is some corrosion and a few old repairs. The ends are complete but the sides have been slightly reduced in width. This is reflected in the price.

The rug has been hand washed and ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: W-002.