Heriz Silk Vaq-Vaq,
Iran, c. 242 x 195 cm, mid-19th century. An important ancient Oriental demon rug depicting a talking vaq vaq tree. The branches feature heads and demon faces, the treetop is decorated with the head of a div (demon). In the shade of the tree are two lions and two rhinos facing each other. Two magnificent trout are visible in the creek. The cloth-like feel is typical of silk weaves from the Heriz region in north-western Persia. Manufactured with c. 700,000 knots/sqm, in good condition for its age. (VP)
A collector’s carpet. Cf. Adil Besim, Mythos und Mystik, vol. 2, plate 41 and 43, Vienna 1999.
Specialist: Vincent Pillinger
Vincent Pillinger
+43-1-515 60-314
vincent.pillinger@dorotheum.at
26.04.2021 - 15:09
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EUR 28,000.-
Heriz Silk Vaq-Vaq,
Iran, c. 242 x 195 cm, mid-19th century. An important ancient Oriental demon rug depicting a talking vaq vaq tree. The branches feature heads and demon faces, the treetop is decorated with the head of a div (demon). In the shade of the tree are two lions and two rhinos facing each other. Two magnificent trout are visible in the creek. The cloth-like feel is typical of silk weaves from the Heriz region in north-western Persia. Manufactured with c. 700,000 knots/sqm, in good condition for its age. (VP)
A collector’s carpet. Cf. Adil Besim, Mythos und Mystik, vol. 2, plate 41 and 43, Vienna 1999.
Specialist: Vincent Pillinger
Vincent Pillinger
+43-1-515 60-314
vincent.pillinger@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Oriental Carpets, Textiles and Tapestries |
| Auction type: | Online auction |
| Date: | 26.04.2021 - 15:09 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
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