Lot Essay
The knot count measures approximately 9V x 9H per cm. sq.
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CENTRAL PERSIA, CIRCA 1890
Details
A SILK AND METAL-THREAD SOUF KASHAN PRAYER RUG
CENTRAL PERSIA, CIRCA 1890
Localised light wear to the silk, minor rubbing to the metal-thread ground
6ft.7in. x 4ft.2in. (204cm. x 129cm.)
CENTRAL PERSIA, CIRCA 1890
Localised light wear to the silk, minor rubbing to the metal-thread ground
6ft.7in. x 4ft.2in. (204cm. x 129cm.)
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