An Afshar rug, Southwest Persia,

Lighter color; clean ivory field, medium deep blue green, more vivid madder red, navy blue and brown. Pile ranges from closely sheered 1/8 of an inch in areas of foldwear and oxidation low to knotheads. Open ivory field with scattred foldwear and moth tracks showing brown foundation. Original brown and red twisted selvages with some losses and fraying. Ends with remnants of kilim end finishes. Robust weave and handle. Small indentations at top as visible in illustration, probably due to uneven loom tension. Sound fabric and condition with bold graphic design.
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