A Heriz silk prayer rug, North East Persia, circa 1880
Jewellery, English Silver, Furniture, Decorative Arts and Oriental Carpets
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 100 000 - 150 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 102 312
Auction Catalogue
About this Item
A Heriz silk prayer rug, North East Persia, circa 1880
approximately 185 by 135cm
Notes
This rug was knotted under the reign of Nasir-ud-din-Shah who ruled Persia from 1848 to 1896.
Provenance
The Consultancy, Antique silk rugs from the Qajar Dynasty, Johannesburg, October 1984, catalogue number 17.
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