SIGNED AVEDIS TAMISHJIAN, ISTANBUL, TURKEY, CIRCA 1920

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A SILK AND METAL-THREAD KOUM KAPI RUG
SIGNED AVEDIS TAMISHJIAN, ISTANBUL, TURKEY, CIRCA 1920
Of ‘Shah Abbas’ design, woven with gold thread, two very small repairs, overall excellent condition
5ft.2in. x 3ft.9in. (157cm. x 114cm.)

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Lot Essay

The knot count is approximately 11V x 11H per cm. sq.

Please see the previous lot in the present sale for a fuller discussion on Avedis Tamishjian.

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