Lot 176
  • 176

An Agra long rug, Northwest India

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • wool, cotton
  • approximately 12ft. 10in. by 4ft. 4in. (3.91 by 1.32m.)
woven horizontally, rewoven end borders

Condition

Originally probably a longer runner/rug. Pile generally good, dense 1/5in. overall with scattered areas of moth damage now repiled throughout. Outer guard stripes rewoven on all four sides, end borders rewoven. A 3in. 2in. moth damage area in center of one long border, Overtinging to greens, now slightly running in areas. Dense, robust weave, sound fabric.
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