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A Ersari Turkmen Tent-Door Rug (Ensi). Turkmenistan 19th century. Some cotton whites, minor repairs to selvage minor moth damage, approximately 5 ft. 3 in. by 4 ft. 6 in. (160 by 137 cm)

Lot 32 Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets New York Saturday 12/16/93 Est. $10,000 - 12,000 Sold for $14,950 Provenance: The collection of Dr. and Mrs. Jon Thompson

Note: To further a long term research project I am collecting data. When a piece such as this may be of interest to others I have decided to share my notes prior to culmination of the project. Any additions, information, or corrections, would be appreciated.

For Further Reading:

JBOC Notes: following Parsons this appears to be a related to Taghan Purdah from the Taghan Labijar area in Northern Afghanistan. See Parsons, R. D. Oriental Rugs Volume 3 The Carpets of Afghanistan.  plates 39 and 39B.

Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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