A Joshogan gallery carpet, Central Persia

Pile ranges from near original 1/8in. in borders with the center low to knotheads and foundation with repiling scattered throughout. Overcast sides, lower end guardborder rewoven, partially rewoven upper end guardborder. Both upper corners rewoven. Scattered reweaves in field. Flexible handle, sound fabric, lovely archaic quality to the design. Please note that a license may be required to export textiles, rugs and carpets of Iranian origin from the United States. Clients should enquire with the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regarding export requirements. Please check with the Carpet department if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to this restriction or if you need assistance with such enquiries
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The design of a floral lattice within a wide shrub and tree border of the present lot is found on several gallery carpets variously attributed to Joshogan or Shiraz, and for a thorough discussion of this group see Thomas D. Cook and Sumru Belger Krody, "A Persian Puzzle," Hali, issue 131, pp. 88-92.  Related examples include, Werner Grote-Hasenbalg, Der Orientteppich, band III, Berlin, 1922, pl. 62; Ulrich Schürmann, Oriental Carpets, 1969, p. 39; and Nagel, Stuttgart, 8 November 2005, lot 167.