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Lot Essay
The knot count is approximately 11V x 11H per cm. sq.
The signature of Zareh Penyamin can be found 25 times both within the metal-thread and the silk pile. For an example of a rug with exactly the same design see Pamela Benoussan, 'The Master Weavers of Istanbul', Hali 26, April/May/June 1983, pl.12. For a further discussion of Koum Kapi production and Zareh Penyamin see lot 50 in this sale.
The signature of Zareh Penyamin can be found 25 times both within the metal-thread and the silk pile. For an example of a rug with exactly the same design see Pamela Benoussan, 'The Master Weavers of Istanbul', Hali 26, April/May/June 1983, pl.12. For a further discussion of Koum Kapi production and Zareh Penyamin see lot 50 in this sale.