Lot 693
  • 693

A Karabagh gallery carpet, South Caucasus

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • wool
  • approximately 14ft. 4in. by 6ft. 5in. (4.37 by 1.96m.)

Provenance

Kermanshah Oriental Rugs, New York

Condition

Pile ranges from approx 1/6th in. to low to knot heads in areas of scattered foldwear and oxidized dark browns. Upper end with oringal flat woven finish. Lower end missing outer dark brown guard stripes, now secured with a chain stitch. Sides original. Supple handle. Lustrous wool. Very good overall condition.
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