A Bakshiash carpet, Northwest Persia

Overall measurements: 250cm across the top, 250cm across the bottom, 340cm along left side, 348cm along right side The ground is more camel in colour than the cream in the printed catalogue. Pile generally even, 3mm overall with some wear down to knotbars in areas especially along the vertical axis in the top half including the border. Also in areas on right side of main field. There is some oxidisation in areas to the dark browns for example tree stems and vase motifs within main field and there is also oxidisation to the taupe colour, for example within palmettes in border, left side and top edge. Top end with trimmed fringe and sections of running stitch: not overlocked. Lower end with similarly with trimmed fringe and running stitch across entire width: not overlocked. Both sides with re-overcast side cords. Some minor scattered repairs. A decorative carpet of good size, lustrous wool, and attractive colouration. 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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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

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.