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Rich Larkin · January 9th, 2018, 01:11 PM

Hi Chuck,

Here is the Marasali prayer rug.

Not ultra-fine, but it is pretty, and in very good condition. Some knot collars are visible, but there is real pile throughout.

On the topic of baffling inscriptions, here is a detail from the rug.

What the heck is that all about? I have seen that diamond with the triangle atop used for "8" in other dated rugs that are purporting to be nineteenth century. The dates in those were reflecting a western calendar with western script numerals, apparently the work of christian weavers. If anyone can make anything out of the rest, I would love to know about it. The weaver was most careful to place that nice little box up in the corner, and I would not want to hurt her feelings, but the content has to be seen as an anti-climax.

Rich

January 9th, 2018, 01:11 PM	#14
Rich Larkin Members Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 130	Hi Chuck, Here is the Marasali prayer rug. Not ultra-fine, but it is pretty, and in very good condition. Some knot collars are visible, but there is real pile throughout. On the topic of baffling inscriptions, here is a detail from the rug. What the heck is that all about? I have seen that diamond with the triangle atop used for "8" in other dated rugs that are purporting to be nineteenth century. The dates in those were reflecting a western calendar with western script numerals, apparently the work of christian weavers. If anyone can make anything out of the rest, I would love to know about it. The weaver was most careful to place that nice little box up in the corner, and I would not want to hurt her feelings, but the content has to be seen as an anti-climax. Rich