Lot Essay
The approximate knot count is 10H x 9V per sq. cm.
The signature is one that was published by George Farrow as being an early signature of Zareh Penyamin, on the basis of a cartoon which bore this signature that came by descent through the family of Zareh Penyamin. In addition to the rug published by Farrow which combined this signature with a Hereke signature, a prayer rug with the same signature was sold in these Rooms 28 April 1994, lot 419.
The signature is one that was published by George Farrow as being an early signature of Zareh Penyamin, on the basis of a cartoon which bore this signature that came by descent through the family of Zareh Penyamin. In addition to the rug published by Farrow which combined this signature with a Hereke signature, a prayer rug with the same signature was sold in these Rooms 28 April 1994, lot 419.