A Heriz silk prayer rug, North East Persia, circa 1880

Jewellery, English Silver, Furniture, Decorative Arts and Oriental Carpets

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ZAR 102 312
Lot 162
  • A Heriz silk prayer rug, North East Persia, circa 1880

LOT 162

A Heriz silk prayer rug, North East Persia, circa 1880

Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 100 000 - 150 000
Selling Price
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ZAR 102 312
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

A Heriz silk prayer rug, North East Persia, circa 1880
approximately 185 by 135cm

Provenance

The Consultancy, Antique silk rugs from the Qajar Dynasty, Johannesburg, October 1984, catalogue number 17.

Notes

This rug was knotted under the reign of Nasir-ud-din-Shah who ruled Persia from 1848 to 1896.

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