A Heriz carpet, Northwest Persia

Measurements 272cm wide across the top, 282cm. across the middle at widest, 283cm. across the bottom, 389cm long left side, 388cm long right side. Pile overall generally good, 2-4mm. Some areas lower with knot-heads just visible in upper part of field. Dart in upper left hand top border, approximately 41cm. long (68cm. in from the top left corner), probably intended to help carpet lie flat (as slight distortion in that corner). End outer guards very slightly reduced and warps fringed. Specialist Comment: Unusual to have border and field in same colour, and unusually in this example there is ltitle dark blue. EMBARGO ON IMPORTATION OF PERSIAN/IRANIAN WORKS OF ART TO THE USA. Due to recent changes in the U.S. law, carpets and rugs of Iranian/Persian origin can no longer be imported into the U.S. Please check with the sale administrator if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these or any other restrictions or if you need assistance with such enquiries.
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