Lot 148
  • 148

A Mahal carpet, Central Persia

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • approximately 16ft. 7in. by 11ft. 3in. (5.05 by 3.43m.)

Condition

Pile ranges from approximately 1/8th of an inch to low to knotheads. Scattered foldwear with some repiled. Scattered repiled old moth damage, one approximately 3 inch foldwear slit into left border. Lower end guard border partially rewoven. Sides overcast. Upper ends secured with chain stitch. Visible scattered lazy lines and a few scattered small slits mostly in lower left corner. Supple handle, unusual Sarouk-like design.
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