03-28-201503-29-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2795BBoston
March 28, 2015 01:00 PMCalender
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Melas Prayer Rug

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Auction: Oriental Rugs & Carpets - 2795BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 28, 2015 1:00PM

Description:

Melas Prayer Rug, Southwest Anatolia, c. 1850, the red "head and shoulders" arch inset with two contiguous diamonds and rosettes below an ivory panel with highly stylized blossoms, all within an aubergine, gold, red, blue, and apple green tiled octagon-patterned main border, stylized rosette and angular vine and leaf minor borders, 4 ft. 11 in. x 3 ft. 8 in.
Estimate $2,500-3,000


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