Lot 534
  • 534

A small hand loom with partially complete weaving of rug, North West Persia, 19th century

Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description

  • wood and wool pile
  • overall loom measurement approximately 104 by 79cm; woven fragment 35 by 34cm; 3ft. 5in., 2ft. 7in., and 1ft. 2in., 1ft. 1in.
demonstration wooden loom with small section of weaving extant

Condition

Overall loom measurement approximately 104 by 79cm; woven fragment: 35 by 34cm; The wooden stretcher has a loose joint in the lower right corner. Condition commensurate with age. Fragment is dirty but all pile present.
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