Lot 236
  • 236

A Kerman Laver small carpet, Southeast Persia

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • approximately 264 by 163cm., 8ft. 8in. by 5ft. 4in.
depicting famous personages

Condition

Good dense pile throughout , closely sheared, approximately 3 - 4mm in depth; original 5mm blue kilim ends and original warp fringes; original selvedges with some later overcasting; very minor minute scattered spot stains; exceptional overall condition
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