Rug

Caucasus

About 1900

  • Titles Rug (Descriptive)
  • Medium wool
  • Dimensions 84 1/2 x 66 in. (214.6 x 167.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Bequest of Coleman Cooper, Palm Beach, Florida, 1986.573
  • Work Type rug
  • Classification Rugs

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Ot-7 The box features an exceptionally fine and rare technique called “Thewa”, typical of work from the ancient town of Pratapgarh, in Rajasthan. Invented in 1767 by a local goldsmith named Nathuni Sonewalla, this technique - which requires the highest level of skill - was passed down from father to son, and was safeguarded in secrecy by a few goldsmith families until the 20th century. The box is a type of 19th-century luxury item that was made to appeal to European taste, which category has had a recent revival in popularity.
Bowl with ivory glaze in well.
Bowl, Afghanistan, glazed low-fire ceramic
Conical form with rough footring; body incised with poem yet undeciphered; covered with white glaze