Lot 127
  • 127

An Amritsar carpet, North India

Estimate
15,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • wool pile
  • approximately 759 by 460cm; 24ft. 11in., 15ft. 1in.
with 'Ardebil' design. illustrated online on sothebys.com

Condition

Overall measurements: 451cm across the top, 460cm across the bottom, 759cm the left hand side, 755cm the right hand side. Pile fair to low, areas of wear to knotbars throughout. Vertical re-weave in upper edge tp left of inscription panel, approx 60cm by 3cm. L shaped re-weave in upper border to full depth of border. Scattered re-weaves and repaired splits. Unusual blue green but with noticeable abrash at top end.Re-overcast sides, outer guard stripe possibly removed on edges. Top left corner replaced completely. Scattered small holes and repairs throughout. Personal inspection advised.
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