A QASHQA'I 'RAHIMLU' RUG, SOUTH PERSIA, CIRCA 1900
A QASHQA'I 'RAHIMLU' RUG, SOUTH PERSIA, CIRCA 1900
the dark indigo field with three linked ivory ground medallions enclosing large palmette motifs, and with lateral prongs, similar half medallions offset on each side, the field densely filled with small motifs including animals, leaves, rosettes, birds, small plants and dice, the indigo border of diamonds and stylised tulips, with an unusual outer border of animals, birds and jewellery, vinery and barber pole guard stripes, approximately 246 x 162cm
The Collection of Professor Paul R Benjamin
For an introduction to the collection, please see Lot 193 in this sale
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A QASHQA'I 'RAHIMLU' RUG, SOUTH PERSIA, CIRCA 1900
the dark indigo field with three linked ivory ground medallions enclosing large palmette motifs, and with lateral prongs, similar half medallions offset on each side, the field densely filled with small motifs including animals, leaves, rosettes, birds, small plants and dice, the indigo border of diamonds and stylised tulips, with an unusual outer border of animals, birds and jewellery, vinery and barber pole guard stripes, approximately 246 x 162cm
The Collection of Professor Paul R Benjamin
For an introduction to the collection, please see Lot 193 in this sale
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