Main field of regualr trellis with white "ashiks", red/brown or blue "guls". Green border with red "ashiks", flanked by "running Dog" minor borders. Warp undyed white. Weft undyed brown. Turkish (symmetric) knot.
Sides double-overcast in brown wool, added band of braided yarn (red/brown, b right red, blue, white).
Each end of undyed plain weave folded under with added bands of similar braided yarn.
Tassels looped through edge of braid on sides and lower edge.
Given by Mr. Arthur Li in memory of Ian Stephens
Length: 45.25 in
Width: 31 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1985-10-21) by Li, Arthur
19th Century, Late-20th Century, Early#
1875
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1925
Ends
Sides
Accession number: T.36-1985
Primary reference Number: 186251
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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