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Lot Essay
The knot count measures approximately 10V x 8H per cm. sq.
The city of Tabriz is one of the most renowned weaving centers in Persia. Located close to Heriz it was a major commercial center during the 19th century and became one of the leading carpet producing cities responsible for manufacturing carpets for both the domestic and western markets.
The design of the present carpet, comprising a series of concentric lobed, scalloped medallions, subtly woven in a palette of shimmering pastel colours, is framed by a turtle-palmette border flanked by multiple decorative guard stripes. While palace-sized silk carpets are rare and are not frequently seen on the market, an impressive silk Heriz carpet was sold in these Rooms, 5 April 2011, lot 200, and a slightly smaller Tabriz carpet with a citrine-yellow field was with Eberhart Herrmann, Von Uschak Bis Yarkand Seltene Orienteppiche Aus Vier Jahrhunderten, Munich, 1983, pp. 88 & 106, no. 63.
The city of Tabriz is one of the most renowned weaving centers in Persia. Located close to Heriz it was a major commercial center during the 19th century and became one of the leading carpet producing cities responsible for manufacturing carpets for both the domestic and western markets.
The design of the present carpet, comprising a series of concentric lobed, scalloped medallions, subtly woven in a palette of shimmering pastel colours, is framed by a turtle-palmette border flanked by multiple decorative guard stripes. While palace-sized silk carpets are rare and are not frequently seen on the market, an impressive silk Heriz carpet was sold in these Rooms, 5 April 2011, lot 200, and a slightly smaller Tabriz carpet with a citrine-yellow field was with Eberhart Herrmann, Von Uschak Bis Yarkand Seltene Orienteppiche Aus Vier Jahrhunderten, Munich, 1983, pp. 88 & 106, no. 63.