Early Fine Saryk 'Ensi' Rug (Merv Oasis), Turkmenistan, early 19th century or earlier, wool/wool, approx. 173 x 127 cm, condition: 3 (traces of age, visible old repairs, otherwise good), fine quality with bright tones which is typically for Saryks from the Merv-Oasis (darker colored examples were made in the Pendeh-Oasis), absolutely rare, only a few well-preserved examples from the Merv-oasis are known, (Literature: E.Tsareva, Turkmen Carpets-The Hoffmeister Collection, no.19. Literature II: Grote-Hasenbalg, Der Orientteppich-Seine Geschichte und seine Kultur, Band III, pl.87).***************************************** ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************Special-Auction: Antique, old and decorative collector rugs & carpets. Please ask for condition-reports and more high-resolution detail photos. Henrys Auktionshaus AG Department 'Rugs & Carpets', teppich, tapis, tappeto, alfromba.