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The Silk Road Sigil: A Late 19th Century Turkestan Khotan Masterpiece

$6,300
£4,759.42
€5,458.02
CA$8,790.45
A$9,566.71
CHF 5,071.30
MX$115,094.80
NOK 64,320.40
SEK 58,848.67
DKK 40,775.54

About the Item

79408 Late 19th Century Turkestan Khotan Rug, 05'01 x 10'09. This rare antique Khotan rug stands as a ceremonial expression of Turkestan weaving culture at the close of the nineteenth century, when oasis workshops balanced courtly refinement with deeply rooted nomadic symbolism. Hand knotted in wool and conceived on an elongated, architectural scale, the piece reflects the cultural crossroads of the Silk Road—where Central Asian traditions, Buddhist symbolism, and archaic tribal language converged into objects reserved for prestige, protection, and lineage. The exceptional composition is anchored by two vertically stacked lozenge medallions, each rendered with stepped, serrated contours that suggest fortification and ritual enclosure. These commanding forms establish a sense of rhythm and hierarchy, guiding the eye through the length of this exquisite work of art like emblems on a ceremonial banner. Their repetition speaks to continuity and balance, a visual mantra repeated with quiet authority rather than excess ornamentation. Surrounding the medallions, the field is animated by finely distributed dotted motifs traditionally interpreted as signature pomegranate seeds—ancient symbols of fertility, abundance, and generational continuity. This granular patterning softens the geometry while adding symbolic density, creating a surface that feels both meditative and purposeful. In the corner spandrels, stylized ram’s horn motifs emerge—longstanding emblems of strength, protection, and masculine vitality within Central Asian tribal cosmology. The borders reinforce the rug’s archaic gravitas. Bands of floral rosettes, angular vine forms, and sawtooth elements frame the exclusive composition with a rhythmic, almost talismanic precision. These iconic motifs are not decorative afterthoughts but integral structural components, echoing the medallions’ geometry while enclosing the piece in a symbolic perimeter. As a collectible work, this extraordinary masterpiece offers more than beauty—it conveys heritage, authority, and a profound sense of cultural continuity, making it an heirloom of status for collectors drawn to museum-quality Central Asian textiles. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in East Turkestan. Measures: 05'01 x 10'09. Date: 1890's. Late 19th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 61 in (154.94 cm)Length: 129 in (327.66 cm)
  • Style:
    Khotan (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
    East Turkestan
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890-1899
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 79408 Antique Turkestan Khotan Rug, 05 01 x 10 091stDibs: LU942948109962

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