NORTH EAST PERSIA, CIRCA 1920

Details

A SILK MESHED RUG
NORTH EAST PERSIA, CIRCA 1920
Very light localised wear, near excellent condition
8ft.10in. x 5ft.6in. (266cm. x 168cm.)

Further details

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Lot Essay

The knot count measures approximately 8V x 8H per cm. sq.

Silk carpets woven in Meshed rarely come to the market, so it is unusual that the fine quality and execution of this rug are closely related to a carpet sold in these Rooms, 27 April 2003, lot 213.

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