Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 16 March 2015

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

Sold for

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


Lot Estimate
ZAR 100 000 - 150 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 102 312
Shipping

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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