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Antique Meshkin (Meshginshahr) rug, Ardabil Province, Iranian Azerbaijan, 19th century.


Major Autumn Auction

Auction date: Saturday 05. December 2009
Rippon Boswell & Co. International Auctioneers of Rare Carpets & Textiles

Lot: 139
Meshkin Long Rug: A rare long rug with irregularly drawn medallions on a white field covered in a lattice-like design of small geometric motifs. Two human figures and two animals have been integrated into the design. The sandy yellow main border shows an unusual drawing of blue lines. – Slightly reduced ends, the original selvedges survive, slight signs of age and wear.
Origin: North West Persia, Azerbaijan
Size: 378 x 106 cm
Age: Second half 19th century
Estimate: 4.800,00 €