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The Talismanic Jewel: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Anatolian Elegance

$2,799

£2,093.56

€2,447.55

CA$3,956.80

A$3,975.12

CHF 2,292.89

MX$48,375.22

NOK 26,635.06

SEK 27,018.39

DKK 18,296.85

About the Item

50758 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04’10 x 09’04. The Talismanic Jewel: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Anatolian Elegance. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug captures the evocative beauty of Anatolian artistry through a dramatic composition. A monumental stepped lozenge dominates the open field, creating an architectural framework around an elaborate central medallion. Its spacious proportions and softened palette give the piece an air of cultivated restraint, while the intricate symbolic drawing reveals the intimate visual language of village weaving. The effect is both enigmatic and distinguished, lending this stunning masterwork the presence of a rare textile acquired for a discerning collection. At its center rests an elongated concentric amulet medallion, constructed from successive stepped compartments and crowned with powerful hooked extensions. The innermost cartouche contains a cruciform arrangement of geometric devices, a form traditionally associated with balance, protection, and the ordering of the four directions. Surrounding hooks evoke the Çengel, or hook motif, an Anatolian emblem intended to ward against harmful forces, while tiny diamonds and rosettes introduce references to safeguarding, beauty, and the continuity of life. Delicate finials extend from either end, transforming the medallion into a ceremonial talisman suspended within the expansive ground. The corner spandrels create a striking counterpoint to the red field, their stepped edges following the monumental lozenge with remarkable precision. Within the four corners appear angular, vessel-like forms with projecting stems and geometric ornament, suggestive of stylized ewer or jug motifs. In Anatolian textile symbolism, these iconic vessels can signify purification, cleansing, and the sustaining essence of water. At the upper and lower ends, stepped architectural bands punctuated by small floral forms establish another layer of visual order, giving the composition the character of a protected sanctuary. A handsome succession of borders completes the rug with richly articulated detail. The broad beige principal border carries repeating hooked floral medallions connected by a sinuous vine, combining protective symbolism with the enduring cycle of growth. Narrower guards introduce diagonal meanders, tiny blossoms, and geometric accents, while the outer band displays a rhythmic procession of diminutive botanical devices. Together, these elements create a symbolic enclosure around the central amulet, culminating in an exquisite work of art whose graphic authority, nuanced coloration, and talismanic imagery offer an extraordinary masterpiece of Anatolian heritage and collectible luxury. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Measures: 04'10 x 09'04.

Dimensions:
Width: 58 in (147.32 cm)Length: 112 in (284.48 cm)
Style:
Oushak (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wool,Hand-Knotted
Place of Origin:
Turkey
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1940-1949
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: 50758 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04’10 x 09’041stDibs: LU942910286363

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