An Ersari Beshir chuval, South Turkestan,

Much lighter and more distinct color than in catalogue. Ground is a good saturated amdder red, guls and rust red, deep blue, blue green, list rust, yellow, ivory, walnut, and a few crimson silk curled leaves. PIle generally closely sheared 1/10 of an inch with areas of wear through center low to knotheads. Upper end kilim folded under and sewn. Lower end with partial checked outer border, secured with binding stitch. Some lighter brown knots of old repiled moth damage is lower end. Very small losses and later overcasting. Very supple handle, lustrous wool. luminous color and good overall condition.
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