Last Chance September Passed Lots Auction
Mon, Sep 25, 2023 02:00AM EDT - Fri, Sep 29, 2023 03:00PM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 609
Eastern Anatolian Persian Prayer Rug
Estimate: $300 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $50 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $35,000 | $2,500 |
Featured in this lot is this Eastern Anatolian Persian Prayer Rug, circa 1950s. Provenance: private estate Big Sky, Montana.The primary indicator of a prayer rug is the “Mihrab” – a niche motif woven into the upper end of the rug that indicates where the devotee places one's head during his five time a day prayer. The prayer kilim features a wonderfully and professionally crafted finely woven wool construction that features multiple triangular medallions in cross-shaped overlapping designs, a motif which is used against the evil eye and believed to reduce the power of the evil glance by dividing it into four pieces. Colours of a reddish brown background with cream white, olive green, and dark blue, and light brown fringe to the edges. The design featured three separate borders, each depicting different images of known nomadic themes from that region, i.e. dragon (ejder), hook (ÇENGEL) a motif used against the evil eye. This condition of this prayer rug is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this rug is 37"L x 18"W
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