Lot 318
318
The Property of THE HON. NICHOLAS GAGE
A FINE ANTIQUE BERGAMA RUG, the shaded fox-brown field with diagonal rows of stepped camel lozenges each containing cruciform centrepieces executed in various colours, in a narrow indigo border of floral octagons alternating with stepped triangles between panelled minor stripes, a striped kilim strip at each end, circa 1800 (excellent condition)

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A FINE ANTIQUE BERGAMA RUG, the shaded fox-brown field with diagonal rows of stepped camel lozenges each containing cruciform centrepieces executed in various colours, in a narrow indigo border of floral octagons alternating with stepped triangles between panelled minor stripes, a striped kilim strip at each end, circa 1800 (excellent condition)
6ft.6in. x 4ft.9in. (198cm. x 145cm.)

Lot Essay

The field design of this rug is very rare to find in a pile rug from Bergama. It is a repeated version of the well-known ebelinde design frequently found in kilims (Balpinar and Hirsch, pp.182-187, pls.64-66 amongst many). Its origins are extremely ancient; it can be linked to prehistoric motifs found in Turkey. Much has been written on the symbolism of this motif, suggesting that it represents the Goddess flanked by vultures.

Balpinar, B. and Hirsch, U.: Flatweaves - the Vakiflar Museum, Istanbul, Wesel (Germany) 1982

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