Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Timuri Prayer Rug to the 1900s.
This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.
The mihrab is surrounded by tiny shrubs on a cochineal-dye background.
The hand-panels are also in natural camel-hair and can be seen linking over the top of the rug. Although, possibly not clear in the photos, the tiny 'X' symbols surrounding the mihrab, have some highlighted in yellow cotton.
Also, in the lower field, there is a line of cochineal-dye silk knots, suggesting this namazlyk was a highly-prized possession or made for someone of importance.
In near-mint condition other than a tiny repair in the lower border, which will be re-done expertly, the namazlyk is complete with chevron-design, kilim skirts.
Size: 1.37 x 0.91m (4' 6" x 3' 0")
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Timuri Prayer Rug to the 1900s.
This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.
Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.
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Antique Timuri Prayer-rug, Dokhtar-e-qazi Tribe, Khaf Region, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-west Afghanistan.
