CENTRAL PERSIA, CIRCA 1880

Details

A KASHAN 'MOHTAHSHAM' CARPET
CENTRAL PERSIA, CIRCA 1880
Localised touches of wear and a few small splits, very small scattered repairs
13ft.1in. x 10ft. (398cm. x 305cm.)

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Lot Essay

The knot count is approximately 8V x 7H per cm. sq.

The inscription cartouche reads; sefaresh-e mirza ‘ali akbar tabrizi (?) which translates as 'On the order of Mirza ‘Ali Akbar Tabrizi (?)'.

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