Lot 268
  • 268

A Samarkand carpet, East Turkestan,

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • A Samarkand carpet
  • approximately 9ft. 2in. by 5ft. (2.79 by 1.52m.)

Condition

Pile ranges from 1/10 of an inch to low to knotheads in most of field. Some scattered foldwear. Ends possibly missing a few rows of knots, now secured with blanket stitch. Sides original, supple handle, good overall condition, ready for use
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