A LURISTAN 'LATTICE AND LION' RUG, SOUTH PERSIA, CIRCA 1870
A LURISTAN 'LATTICE AND LION' RUG, SOUTH PERSIA, CIRCA 1870
“The pink-framed lattice design is of over-crowned ‘Qajar’ lions arranged in diagonal rows of similar colours on an indigo ground. The main border consists of a repeating double animal-head pattern in dark blue on a pink background. Two minor borders are formed of continuous unidirectional hooked triangles in various colours on an ivory ground. The ends are in a checkerboard pattern with no plain weave. The rug is woven in symmetrical knots, warps are in undyed brown/white wool and wefts in pink wool. The edges are overcast in pink wefts around a bundle of 6-8 warps.” (Benjamin, op.cit., p. 46). Approximately 266 x 140cm
The Collection of Professor Paul R Benjamin
For an introduction to the collection, please see Lot 193 in this sale
LITERATURE:
Benjamin, Paul, South Persian Rugs, Bags and Saddle Covers: from the collection of Paul R Benjamin, 3rd ed., 2004, pp. 46-47
Rippon Boswell, Wiesbaden, Auction Catalogue, 14th May 1994, illustrated, lot 90.
“Unusual Qajar design, with beautiful colours.” (Benjamin, op.cit., p. 46)
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A LURISTAN 'LATTICE AND LION' RUG, SOUTH PERSIA, CIRCA 1870
“The pink-framed lattice design is of over-crowned ‘Qajar’ lions arranged in diagonal rows of similar colours on an indigo ground. The main border consists of a repeating double animal-head pattern in dark blue on a pink background. Two minor borders are formed of continuous unidirectional hooked triangles in various colours on an ivory ground. The ends are in a checkerboard pattern with no plain weave. The rug is woven in symmetrical knots, warps are in undyed brown/white wool and wefts in pink wool. The edges are overcast in pink wefts around a bundle of 6-8 warps.” (Benjamin, op.cit., p. 46). Approximately 266 x 140cm
The Collection of Professor Paul R Benjamin
For an introduction to the collection, please see Lot 193 in this sale
LITERATURE:
Benjamin, Paul, South Persian Rugs, Bags and Saddle Covers: from the collection of Paul R Benjamin, 3rd ed., 2004, pp. 46-47
Rippon Boswell, Wiesbaden, Auction Catalogue, 14th May 1994, illustrated, lot 90.
“Unusual Qajar design, with beautiful colours.” (Benjamin, op.cit., p. 46)
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Time, Location
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