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A FINELY WOVEN AND SIGNED ANTIQUE KERMAN ROOM-SIZE RUG
Probably circa first quarter of 20th century | fine low pile throughout
Item # 105XPQ14A
A very finely woven room-size antique Persian rug from the region of Kerman, it exhibits a highly individualistic collection of various pictorial depictions in an array of panels throughout the ground ranging from architecture, interior still-life scenes with vases of flowers, individual trees and garden scenes. It is surrounded by two thin interior borders and a primary border featuring a symmetrical collection of various trees. The top edge of the rug is signed by the weaver.
Measurements: 105" x 137"
Condition Report:
Very good condition. Good supple ground throughout, pile trimmed and low throughout with a slightly dry overall texture to touch, last 2" of ends professionally rewoven with integral fringes, not examined under UV for color touchups.