Number D0015
Type Workshop
Origin Isfahan
Style Medallion
Material Wool & Silk
Size 229 x 140
Age 1980
One of two Seirafian rugs produced around 1980 by the Isfahan's most famous weaving dynasty and that remained in "time capsule" condition. They were acquired by a German collector who kept them rolled and stored for over 40 years. Upon his passing I acquired them from his widow. Mint condition, immaculately preserved, old but still in brand new shape. Exquisite finesse and attractive variation of the ๐ง๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ท ๐๐๐น๐ถ๐บ๐ถ pattern with its perfect biaxial symmetry.
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