Lot Essay
The knot count measures approximately 13V x 11H knots per cm. sq.
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SULTANS OF SILK: THE GEORGE FARROW COLLECTION
A SILK AND METAL-THREAD ISTANBUL PRAYER RUG
TURKEY, CIRCA 1960
Details
A SILK AND METAL-THREAD ISTANBUL PRAYER RUG
TURKEY, CIRCA 1960
Of 'Sultan's Head' design, finely woven on ivory silk warps, overall excellent condition
4ft. x 2ft.10in. (121cm. x 86cm.)
TURKEY, CIRCA 1960
Of 'Sultan's Head' design, finely woven on ivory silk warps, overall excellent condition
4ft. x 2ft.10in. (121cm. x 86cm.)
Provenance
George Farrow, personal catalogue, 1991
Engraved
The mihrab arch inscribed with 'Istanbul' at the peak and part of Qur'an III, surat al-imran, v.31 in the cartouche
Brought to you by
Sara Plumbly
Director, Head of Department
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The knot count measures approximately 13V x 11H knots per cm. sq.