Lot 135
  • 135

A silk Kashan 'Tree of Life' meditation carpet, Central Persia

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Wool, pile
  • approximately 430 by 306cm; 14ft. 1in., 10ft.
Knot density: V: 9/cm; H: 9/cm

Condition

Overall measurements; 306cm across the top, 304cm across the bottom, 428cm the left hand side, 430cm the right hand side. Amazing condition for a silk carpet. Thick lustrous pile, even 3-4mm overall. Original side and end finishes. Some losses to fringing, all four edges stabilised with stitched cotton tape. Beautiful crisp drawing with unusual ivory ground. A 'Masterwork' Kashan silk carpet, using exceptional quality materials. A fantastic example.
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