Anatolian antique plainweave long panel (323 x 71cm)

RESERVED (AR)

323 x 71 cm  //  10ft 7" x 2ft 4"

From the clarity of colour and type of weave indicates anarcahaic specimin  confounded by a simple plainweave pattern. This piece probably once had a twin panel and given that the combined dimensions would have measured approx 370 x 142cm in keeping with typical two part kilims from Central Asia Minor of the period. Camel undyed wool is present amongst the colours.

Conserved by a patchwork of supporting cloths

Nigde, Erzican or Saçikara / Isparta

• likely 18th C

Provenance: 2022 dispersal sale of the collection of the late Jack Cassin

Ref. 16168