Antique Tehran Rug 4'8'' x 7'4''

Description

The navy field passes right through the openwork medallion with its thick, springy volute vinery. Open escutcheon pendants. Ivory arabesque secondary pendants. Rust-red corners with stylized oblique cartouches. Navy border with reversing winged turtle-like palmettes. Fine weave with upright, high-quality, short pile. An attractive Interwar city scatter. Good condition.

Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good

Dimensions:
Height: 0.01 in.
Width: 56 in.
Depth: 88 in.

Category: Rugs
Materials: Cotton, Wool

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Condition

Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good

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Antique Tehran Rug 4'8'' x 7'4''

Lot 0241

Estimate $6,370-$19,110

Jun 6, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT

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