Rare Pictorial Silk Prayer Rug East Turkestan

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is a beautiful and unusual rare silk piled rug from East Turkestan, probably Khotan. It features quite a vibrant colour palette and very interesting design with a mythical deity beneath the Mihrab, attended by a caparisoned elephant. It is framed by deep coral borders of meandering vines and rosettes. The design of the weaving is such that the rug has both raised piled areas and flatweave areas so giving it a plush 3 dimensional quality. The flatweave areas can be seen in the dark gold shade in the photos. The rug dates from around 1900 and is in excellent condition throughout. It measures 165 cms by 114 cms.

UK delivery is £20

Physical Dimensions

Height

165cm (64.96")

Width

114cm (44.88")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA836489

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is a beautiful and unusual rare silk piled rug from East Turkestan, probably Khotan.

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It features quite a vibrant colour palette and very interesting design with a mythical deity beneath the Mihrab, attended by a caparisoned elephant.

Rams Head Antiques

It is framed by deep coral borders of meandering vines and rosettes. The design of the weaving is such that the rug has both raised piled areas and flatweave areas so giving it a plush 3 dimensional quality. The flatweave areas can be seen in the dark gold shade in the photos. The rug dates from around 1900 and is in excellent condition throughout. It measures 165 cms by 114 cms.

UK delivery is £20