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OTTOMAN LIONS, SILK & SILVER

OTTOMAN LIONS, SILK & SILVER

  • Number 1952

  • Style Animal

  • Type Anatolian

  • Material Silk & Gold Thread

  • Origin Anatolian

  • Size 181 x 127

  • Age 1840

Story

A curious Lion Rug from the 1st half of the 19th century made with precious materials. The centrality of the Lions is noticeable. The color palette is sweet and calm. The long tassels and the preponderance of metal thread are impressive and suggest this was a special commission for a high ranking Ottoman dignitary. Scholars now believe such (rare) rugs could have been woven by the native Armenian or Greek communities of 19th century Anatolia.

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