Lot 92
  • 92

A Heriz silk rug, Northwest Persia

Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • silk, pile
  • approximately 193 by 136cm; 6ft. 4in., 4ft. 6in.

Condition

Closely sheared even 1mm pile overall with minor areas down to knotbars, for an example see a small section to the left hand side of the upper border. A very minor amount of oxidisation. The tassled ends possibly later, with cotton tape secured to the underside of each end. Sidecords original. A beautiful example of lovely quality.
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