A Bakhshaish carpet, Northwest Persia

Overall measurements; 274cm across the top, 276cm across the bottom, 449cm the left hand side, 445cm the right hand side. Overall thin pile- 2mm pile overall. Professionally recently treated for moth damage and with evidence of loss in areas overall, as seen by small areas down to foundation, scattered across the carpet. The original banded side cords have some losses. The ends have had the fringes cut, and ends are overlocked. Striking design and attractive colouring (more muted and not as strong in colour in reality compared to the catalogue photograph) For additional photographs please contact harry.grenfell@sothebys.com
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