Lot 197
  • 197

An Isphahan carpet, Central Persia

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • wool
  • approximately 7ft. 7in. by 5ft. (2.31 by 1.5m.)
reduced in length

Condition

Pile generally low to knotheads and foundation throughout. Cut across 1 end of rug with 1" reweave all the way across rug. 12 x 6" reweave, mid-right side. Smaller scattered reweaves and repiling. Most browns repiled. 5x4" reweave, upper right field. Partial side and end guard border now secured with cloth banding to reverse of all 4 sides. Supple handle, areas of good color retention.
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