A WEST ANATOLIAN RUG FRAGMENT |

acquired from Gary Muse, London, 1989

Alexander, C., A Foreshadowing of 21^st Century Art The Color and Geometry of Very Early Turkish Carpets, New York, 1993, pp. 300 - 303, ill p. 301.

The plain linen backing 146 by 112cm. Back not inspected. Pile varies from 2-3mm down to knotbars and foundation. Fragmentary lower section of rug including partial borders and small sections of sidecord on right hand side. Pile approximately 2-3mm with areas o wear, holes and losses. What is extant looks to be in the condition retrieved.
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Alexander makes particular reference to the unusual design of this fragment and fully discusses it in his publication, ibid.