Lot Essay
The numerals in the field are not clearly legible but appear to show both a Gregorian and Hijri date. The Hijri date can be read as AH 125? which would suggest that it was woven at some stage between 1834-1844.
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EAST CAUCASUS, FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
Details
A SEYCHOUR RUNNER
EAST CAUCASUS, FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
Finely woven, overall excellent condition
10ft. x 3ft.10in. (305cm. x 117cm.)
EAST CAUCASUS, FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
Finely woven, overall excellent condition
10ft. x 3ft.10in. (305cm. x 117cm.)
Special notice
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This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
Brought to you by
Barney Bartlett
Junior Specialist
The numerals in the field are not clearly legible but appear to show both a Gregorian and Hijri date. The Hijri date can be read as AH 125? which would suggest that it was woven at some stage between 1834-1844.