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IRAN Large Tehran carpet Silky lambswool pile of the so-call…
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190
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IRAN Large Tehran carpet Silky lambswool pile of the so-call…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,000 - €1,500
Voluntary lot
Description
IRAN
Large Tehran carpet
Silky lambswool pile of the so-called ‘Kork’ quality (harvested in spring)
Beautiful design (medallion-free pattern, intricate decoration)
Exquisite finesse
Density approx. 7,500–8,000 knots per dm²
Pattern known as: Mina Khani
Beige field featuring a mosaic design of polychrome palmettes and floral bulbs, outlined by fine stems and surrounded by delicately rendered star-shaped flowers and foliage.
Triple borders, the main garnet-coloured one featuring rows of floral buds and bulbs in the form of geometrically stylised, multicoloured tortoise shells, surrounded by lacy leaves.
Circa 1940–50
309 x 207 cm
The carpet has been cleaned and restored (selvages and securing stitches)
In impeccable condition, beautiful polychromy
Bibliography: Armen Hengeldian, Doris Eider, Roger Bechirian, Enza Milanesi
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