Lot 73
  • 73

A Safavid 'Vase technique' carpet fragment, probably Kirman, Southeast Persia

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Wool, pile
  • approximately 323 by 216cm; 10ft. 6in., 7ft. 1in.

Condition

Overall measurements; 216cm across the top, 216cm across the bottom, 323cm the left hand side, 319cm the right hand side. Pile worn down to knotheads in border and foundation overall in main field. Cut and reduced in length, lower border cut and joined. Side borders integral, so original width. Numerous repairs, especially in the centre, where patch. Interesting panel for design and composition. Inspection advisable. For further photographs contact harry.grenfell@sothebys.com
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