Sale 7429
London
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25 October 2007
Price realised
GBP 31,700
Estimate
A KASHAN 'MOHTASHAM' CARPET CENTRAL PERSIA, CIRCA 1890 Localised spots of wear and light corrosion, minute spots of repair, selvages replaced, ends secured 12ft.4in. x 8ft. (376cm. x 244cm.)
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According to the inscription in the field this carpet was 'Commissioned by Milani'.
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