A 'BIRD' RUG, SELENDI, OUSHAK REGION, WEST ANATOLIA

A 'BIRD' RUG, SELENDI, OUSHAK REGION, WEST ANATOLIA

mid 17th century

approximately 196 by 133 cm; 6ft. 5in., 4ft 4in.

Condition Report:
Additional photographs are available from the department showing the old reweaves which have been redone (these are mainly in borders) since last offered at auction. These restore the likely colour scheme of the cloudbands. The removed pieces are available should they be wanted. There is repiling throughout the field. The rug is now ready to display.

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Provenance:
Wher Collection

Northern German private collection

Rippon Boswell, Wiesbaden, 29 November, 2014, lot 52A