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Sun, Mar 26, 2023 02:00PM EDT
Lot 146

Antique Khamseh Rug, 5’ x 9’5” (1.52 x 2.87 M)

Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$200,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
The non-Qashghai tribes in SW Persia weaving a wide variety of geometric and abstract scatters and bagfaces. The best weavers are the Baharlu of Turkic descent, Both symmetric and asymmetric knots; wool foundations predominate. Chickens are a popular secondary motif. Also called ‘Shiraz’. Moderate to medium weave. Bright palettes.

Condition

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