Shirvan Prayer Rug
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Late 19th century, 186 x 124 cm, East Caucasus
This white-ground Shirvan prayer rug is larger than is usual in this group. A hexagonal lattice of serrated leaves filled with flowering plants covers the field below the bridge-shaped mihrab arch, which is positioned so far at the top that its apex touches the horizontal border. Small plants are aligned in a row above the arch. The arch contains a large anchor-like shape as well as a comb which often occurs in prayer rugs as a symbol of purification. The red main border is decorated with abstract S-shaped animals. – Good condition, original selvedges.
ESKENAZI, JOHN J., L'Arte del Tappeto Orientale. Mailand 1983, Nr.125
This white-ground Shirvan prayer rug is larger than is usual in this group. A hexagonal lattice of serrated leaves filled with flowering plants covers the field below the bridge-shaped mihrab arch, which is positioned so far at the top that its apex touches the horizontal border. Small plants are aligned in a row above the arch. The arch contains a large anchor-like shape as well as a comb which often occurs in prayer rugs as a symbol of purification. The red main border is decorated with abstract S-shaped animals. – Good condition, original selvedges.
ESKENAZI, JOHN J., L'Arte del Tappeto Orientale. Mailand 1983, Nr.125
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Shirvan Prayer Rug
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