Lot 443
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A KARAJA CARPET FRAGMENT
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A KARAJA CARPET FRAGMENT

WEST PERSIA, FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY

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A KARAJA CARPET FRAGMENT
WEST PERSIA, FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
The indigo field with diagonal rows of floral sprays forming lozenges, in an ivory rosette and iris border between dark brown and brick-red angular floral meander stripes, kilim strip with braided warps at one end, other end border replaced, slight repiling in brown otherwise full pile
4ft.11in. x 3ft.1in. (150cm. x 94cm.)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis This lot is subject to Collection and Storage charges

Lot Essay

This appears to be a simplified version of the design in lot 387 in this sale. The field is related and the border inherently the same design. Whether the simplicity indicates it is later in date or just made in a more provincial centre but at around the same time is impossible to say for certain.

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