Lot 197
  • 197

A Sarouk Fereghan rug, North Persia

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

Description

  • wool
  • approximately 6ft. 7in. by 4ft. 4in. (2.01 by 1.32m.)

Provenance

Dr Ghasem Ghani, thence by descent

Condition

Pile closely sheared, approximately 1/10" throughout. Scattered foldwear, not extensive. Some small scattered small slits due to slightly dry foundation. Small repaired hole in right side outer guardborder. Some light color runs in upper left corner. Sides overcast, witih some small breaks to selvages. Ends lacking open surround and now with later flatwoven fringes sewn on. Flexible handle, sound fabric, good condition.
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