Lot 198
  • 198

An Amritsar carpet fragment, North India

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • wool pile
  • approximately 323 by 208cm; 10ft. 7in., 6ft.10in.

Condition

This is a fragment of a larger carpet. All four ivory outer borders are later additions. Fringes added to ends. There is some spot oxidisation to the taupe and carmine in areas. The 2-3mm foundation is down to the foundation in areas. Decorative carpet.
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