CENTRAL PERSIA, CIRCA 1890

Details

A KASHAN 'MOHTASHAM' RUG
CENTRAL PERSIA, CIRCA 1890
Full pile throughout, a couple of minute cobbled repairs, selvages rebound, fringes partially added
6ft.5in. x 4ft.6in. (199cm. x 140cm.)

Special notice

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Lot Essay

The unusual central inverted tear drop medallion with fanned pendants in the design of the present rug has proved highly sought after when it has appeared at auction in the past, as seen on an example sold from the estate of Vojtech Blau, Sotheby's New York, 14 December 2006, lot 100, and on another sold in these Rooms, 10 April 2008, lot 209.

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