Lot 172
  • 172

An Agra carpet, Northwest India

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • wool, cotton
  • approximately 11ft. 7in. by 9ft. 5in. (3.53 by 2.87m.)

Condition

Pile good thick 1/5 inch overall with dark brown oxidized to knotheads; a few areas in the field of foldwear where low to knotheads, generally on upper right corner; lower left corner rewoven, 20 x 16 inches, several small reweaves on upper end; repiled old moth damage on edges; sides later overcast; ends secured with binding stitch; flexible handle, thick weave, sound fabric and condition.
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