Animal Combat Tabriz Rug

A beautiful Tabriz carpet 12' x 16' animal combat design signed from early 20th century. This rug is in perfect condition and belongs to a private collection. The dyes are natural with symmetrical knots. This is a magnificent piece.

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
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The Emperor's carpet From Isfahan

The Emperor's Carpet

On display in Metropolitan Museum in New York City

Date: second half of 16th century

Construction: Silk (warp and weft), wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile

Origin: Isfahan, Iran

Dimensions: 10' 10" x  24’ 9” (340 cm x 760 cm)

Provenance: Czar Peter the Great (by tradition, until 1698); Austrian Imperial House , Vienna (1698–1921); Vienna Museum für Kunst und Industrie (1921–25); [ Cardinal and Harford, London , 1925–28; sale, Christie, Manson & Wood, London, July 5, 1928, no. 146]; [ International Art Gallery , London, 1928, sold to Arthur U. Pope forRockefeller McCormick]; E. Rockefeller McCormick , Chicago (1928–d. 1932; her estate until 1943; sold to Arthur U. Pope)

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Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.RugIdea.com
Tel. 310-770-9085