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An exceptional, fine and rare KACHAN MORTACHEM carpet
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An exceptional, fine and rare KACHAN MORTACHEM carpet
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Estimate €3,000 - €5,000
Voluntary lot
Description
An exceptional, fine and rare KACHAN MORTACHEM carpet
Persia. Late 19th century, early 20th century.
Workshop of the Shah of Master Mortachemi.
Silky lambswool pile of ‘Kork’ quality on a cotton backing.
Density: approx. 8,000 knots per dm². Remarkably fine. Beautifully fresh colours. In remarkable condition.
Kachan Mortachem carpets are highly sought-after and much prized on the international market! A collector’s item!
An oblong, multi-lobed brick-red field, covered with floral stems, features a double nested medallion in navy and ivory with a plant motif, flanked by palmette motifs. The whole design rests on a navy blue floral field framed by four ivory spandrels featuring interlaced cream foliage. A wide brick-red border with a floral garland adorned with large, open, bluish corollas, flanked by two navy blue counter-borders with small flowers. Highlighting with serrated edges and chess-piece motifs. A fine piece.
H_196 cm L_128 cm - Expert: Frank KASSAPIAN
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