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3 Large and 6 small vases with bombers and rifles |
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ID# 90 | Date: Late 1990s | -:- | Size 43 x 78 inches
(109 X198 cm) | Knots/Inch: 7 h X 7 | Origin: Afghanistan | Style: -Vase of Flowers War Rugs, Other examples of this style | Tribe: Baluchi |
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This rug is in new condition, so its sheen and oxidation are minimal now. The pile is very even. The field color is very attractive dark navy to Prussian blue. Overall rug is above average quality |
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Wool: The wool is uncommonly thick for a Beluch piece. It is loosely spun of curly wool. It is slightly dry feeling, again because of its new condition. Wool is shiny. | Sheen: Satisfactory | Handle: Floppy and solid | Selvedge: Selvedge is well done in braided goat hair overcast. | Fringe: 1 inch plain weave kilim without closing knots and with open fringe. | Pile: Loosely spun wool | Warp: Natural wool | Weft: Two shoots grey cotton | Warp Depression:15 degrees to none |
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