Northwestern Persia, late 19th century. - Lot 113

Lot n° 113
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2000 - 3000 EUR
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Result : 2 860EUR
Northwestern Persia, late 19th century. - Lot 113
Northwestern Persia, late 19th century. An exceptional, large, very fine, and antique Senneh Wool velvet on a cotton backing Density: approx. 9,000 knots per dm². Ivory field decorated with rows of botehs ending in geometrically stylized bird beaks in polychrome, inlaid with small seeds (a symbol of fertility, genesis, and life) arranged in a very delicately drawn stylized mosaic pattern. Triple borders, the main one ruby-colored and decorated with rows of floral bulb motifs shaped like stylized, multicolored turtle shells. In remarkable condition, with beautiful finesse and fresh, vibrant colors. H_290 cm L_173 cm Senneh carpets are considered among the finest carpets. Bibliography: - Edwin Gans - Ruedin (The Art of the Carpet, The Splendor of Persian Carpets, The Beauty of Oriental Carpets), Fabio Formenton, Enza Milanesi, Andrew Middleton (A World Tour of Rugs) Expert: Frank KASSAPIAN Expert: Frank KASSAPIAN
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