Lot 202
  • 202

A Ziegler Mahal carpet, Central Persia

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • approximately 16ft. 8in. by 12ft. 1in. (5.08 by 3.68m.)

Condition

Pile ranges from 1/8 inch to low to knotheads due to oxidation, foldwear and minor moth damage with large areas of Kashmir repiling and tinting. Approximately 13 inch repaired slit in lower end border. Sides later overcast, ends secured with blanket stitch. Supple handle. Handsome large scale design and proportionate border.
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