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Early Saujbulag
New
207 x 132 cm (6' 9" x 4' 4")
Persia, first half 19th century
Condition: good, mostly good pile, corroded dark brown, scattered small moth damages, sides and ends partially damaged
Warp: wool, weft: wool, pile: wool
The most famous carpet with this design is undoubtedly the one published by Heinrich Kirchheim in 1993 as no. 28 in 'Orient Stars'. There, the connection to the Harshang pattern and the excellent color quality are also discussed. At that time, only two other examples of this type were known. One of these is illustrated in Bausback's 'Alte und Antike Orientalische Knüpfkunst', 1982, on page 19.
These carpets were woven by Kurds in the mountains surrounding Lake Urmia in northwestern Persia and are named after the ancient trading center of the same name, today's Mahabad. Our piece impressively showcases the Kurds' mastery of dyeing, demonstrating their ability to achieve exceptional depth and brilliance in their colors.
In addition to the Harshang motifs, echoes of other carpet traditions can be found, such as the Caucasian floral elements along the upper edge and pendant forms reminiscent of those seen in the so-called "Eagle" Kazak carpets. Particularly charming are the two broad-shouldered rider figures, one at the lower left and the other at mid-right.
A distinguishing feature of this group is the multitude of wave-like motifs incorporated into the field. The idea of Lake Urmia and the region's diverse birdlife - as it once existed - seems not entirely far-fetched in this context.
The field, overflowing with colors and motifs, is framed by a taut "wineglass-leaf" border, reflecting the Caucasian influence evident in some of these examples. A fragmentary carpet from the famous Jim Dixon Collection shows a very similar field with a flock of birds, though with a different border (Skinner, Boston, July 7-17, 2024, Lot 289). Another version was offered at Rippon Boswell, Auction 103, Lot 116.
Estimate: € 20000 - 30000
Persia, first half 19th century
Condition: good, mostly good pile, corroded dark brown, scattered small moth damages, sides and ends partially damaged
Warp: wool, weft: wool, pile: wool
The most famous carpet with this design is undoubtedly the one published by Heinrich Kirchheim in 1993 as no. 28 in 'Orient Stars'. There, the connection to the Harshang pattern and the excellent color quality are also discussed. At that time, only two other examples of this type were known. One of these is illustrated in Bausback's 'Alte und Antike Orientalische Knüpfkunst', 1982, on page 19.
These carpets were woven by Kurds in the mountains surrounding Lake Urmia in northwestern Persia and are named after the ancient trading center of the same name, today's Mahabad. Our piece impressively showcases the Kurds' mastery of dyeing, demonstrating their ability to achieve exceptional depth and brilliance in their colors.
In addition to the Harshang motifs, echoes of other carpet traditions can be found, such as the Caucasian floral elements along the upper edge and pendant forms reminiscent of those seen in the so-called "Eagle" Kazak carpets. Particularly charming are the two broad-shouldered rider figures, one at the lower left and the other at mid-right.
A distinguishing feature of this group is the multitude of wave-like motifs incorporated into the field. The idea of Lake Urmia and the region's diverse birdlife - as it once existed - seems not entirely far-fetched in this context.
The field, overflowing with colors and motifs, is framed by a taut "wineglass-leaf" border, reflecting the Caucasian influence evident in some of these examples. A fragmentary carpet from the famous Jim Dixon Collection shows a very similar field with a flock of birds, though with a different border (Skinner, Boston, July 7-17, 2024, Lot 289). Another version was offered at Rippon Boswell, Auction 103, Lot 116.
Estimate: € 20000 - 30000