Country of Origin: Iran/Persia

JBOC Comments: See also my older Kashan Rugs and Carpets Guide

Catalogue Description:

Fine Rugs & Carpets including Islamic Textiles
SALE L03761 LOT 85
SESSION 1 | 15 Oct 03 2:00 PM.
London, New Bond Street
A KASHAN 'MOHTASHEM' PICTORIAL RUG, CENTRAL PERSIA
6,000—8,000 GBP
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 6,600 GBP
MEASUREMENTS
212 by 134cm., 7ft. by 4ft. 5in.
DESCRIPTION
DATE OF OBJECT
circa 1900
CATALOGUE NOTE
The central cartouche reads: 'The picture of Jesus, Mary and Gabriel'.

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