Lot 60
  • 60

A Qashqa'i rug, Southwest Persia

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Wool, pile
  • approximately 178 by 114cm; 5ft. 8in., 3ft. 7in.

Condition

Overall measurements; 114cm across the top, 114cm across the bottom, 178cm the left hand side, 176cm the right hand side. Pile generally 2mm overall. Some oxidisation. Original flatwoven lower end with trimmed warp fringes, overlocked. Upper end with vestiges of flatweave and warp fringing. Sidecords possibly re-overcast. Overall in very good condition with unusual forrest green medallion.
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