A Sarouk Fereghan rug, North Persia,

Pile is generally good, near original, closely sheared to 1/10 of an inch throughout. Very few scattered visible warp ties and some minor scattered spot stains. Small one inch by one inch area of hardened resiude in upper left corner of field. Very m,inor moth damage spot in upper right corner of field. Sides with losses and minor breaks to selvages. Ends possibly missing a few rows of knots, now with glue residue on reverse at ends. Flexible handle, good overall condition, will enhance with cleaning and minor restoration to selvages.
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