A small Bakshaish carpet, Northwest Persia

Embargo

EMBARGO ON IMPORTATION OF PERSIAN/IRANIAN WORKS OF ART TO THE USA.
Due to recent changes in the U.S. law, carpets and rugs of Iranian/Persian origin can no longer be imported into the U.S.

Please check with the sale administrator if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these or any other restrictions or if you need assistance with such enquiries. 

Pile generally very good overall. Close dense weave, approx. 3-4mm in depth through the field. Some minor spotting to camel field, barely noticeable. Minor abrash, and oxidised browns. Localised old moth damage in lower border in ivory flower head right of central line, with foundation visible. Old moth damage lower left right hand corner, where the surrounding pile is good, so the damage could be repaired, but not very noticeable. Fold wear 1/3 of the way up the left border, with small old break and wear along the fold. Additional wear in upper border, approx. 1/3 of the way along from left hand edge which has a fold line with a split half of lenth, total length approx. 25cm. in length. Both the fold and the split are in need of attention. Minor losses to the ends. Currently not overlocked and should be in the future. In need of some attention and would benefit from a clean. Good size, design and colours. EMBARGO ON IMPORTATION OF PERSIAN/IRANIAN WORKS OF ART TO THE USA. Due to recent changes in the U.S. law, carpets and rugs of Iranian/Persian origin can no longer be imported into the U.S. Please check with the sale administrator if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these or any other restrictions or if you need assistance with such enquiries.
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