Lot 114
114
AN ALCARAZ CARPET FRAGMENT
Tax exempt. THE PROPERTY OF THE WADSWORTH ATHENEUM MUSEUM OF ART, SOLD TO BENEFIT THE ACQUISITIONS FUND
AN ALCARAZ CARPET FRAGMENT

SPAIN, MID-16TH CENTURY

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AN ALCARAZ CARPET FRAGMENT
Spain, Mid-16th Century
The crimson field with blue-green cross-like floral medallions overall with a partial floral vinery border on one side
Approximately 11ft. 10in. x 6ft. 4in. (361cm. x 193cm.)
Special notice
Tax exempt.

Lot Essay

Warp: wool, tan, natural, fairly coarse, Z2S
Weft: wool, tan, natural, fairly coarse, Z3, one straight shoot
Pile: wool, Z2; Spanish knot on alternate warps; no warp depression
Sides and ends: not original
Colors: 3 colors

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