Baluch prayer rug
Dimensions | 2'10" x 3'7" |
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Provenance | The Collection of Dr. Charles Whitfield |
Rug ID
24029
Category Exhibition
$17,500.00
Sold
Grote-Hasenbalg type prayer rug
One of a small group of about a dozen camel ground tree design prayer rugs featuring a field layout with specific elements above and below the tree, and an outlined mihrab inside of the arch formed by the borders. These rugs feature a number of Turkmen-like design features, particularly in the borders, and have from time to time been sold as Ersari.
Werner Grote-Hasenbalg published his in 1923, plate 96, as 40-50 years old. Another was published in the 1929 catalog of the London dealer Jekyll.
A wonderfully drawn example with beautiful camel’s wool.
Condition Report
Very good condition with distress to the flat woven ends.