Antique East Turkestan Khotan Pictorial Accent Rug
No. 31883
East Turkestan, Early 20th Century
5 ft. 1 in. x 8 ft. 6 in.
(1.54 x 2.57 m)
A wool pile of asymmetric knots on a cotton foundation. With an overall vibrant palette, this oasis long scatter features a saturated red field adorned with stylized fruit plates on stands, tall scepters with pomegranate heads, and pairs of scrolls overlaying each. The field is further decorated with leaves, snakes, and Navajo-like columnar plants. The green main border is embellished with rolled scrolls and plates of pomegranates. The composition is sideways.
