Lot 153
  • 153

A Shahsavan runner, Northwest Persia

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • wool, pile
  • approximately 277 by 118cm; 9ft. 1in., 3ft. 10in.

Provenance

Azadi Collection

Condition

Overall measurements: 118cm across the top, 118cm across the bottom, 276cm along left side, 277cm along right side Generally even 8 mm pile overall, with some minor spot areas of wear down to knotheads.to palmette motifs on left vertical axis. Some spot repiling. Top edge rewoven, as is possibly the lower edge. Kilim and overlocked end and fringing at top end and just overlocked fringing at lower end. Re-overcast side cords. Lovely design and colouring. Ready to place.
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