Description
Persian Malayer or Malayir hand-knotted wool rug, early 20th century. The carpet with central field depicting an allover boteh decoration interspersed with circle-and-dot motifs. Flanked by corner spandrels within a sawtooth inner-border featuring floral bouquets, stylized vases, and serrated leaf forms. The main stripe depicting an elaborate and sinuous Shekeri-style pattern on cream ground. Framed by vining floral inner- and outer-guard borders, further bordered by barber pole sub-guard borders. Executed in a palette of reds, blues, earthy yellows and browns on navy blue ground.
Length: 6 ft 3 in x width: 4 ft 3 in.
Length: 6 ft 3 in x width: 4 ft 3 in.
Condition
The colors are bold and deep. There are threadbare areas throughout and scattered small regions of past insect activity, primarily along the lower quadrant. There is a small vertical tear measuring approximately two inches along the lower left edge, where the green outer border meets the blue sub-guard. Wear along the extreme edges including small breaks to the selvage and wear to the fringe.
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Early 20th c. Persian Malayer Rug 6'3"x4'3"
Estimate $300-$600
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This auction is curated by:
Sean BlanchetAsian Art Specialist
Robert SnellPaintings and Sculpture Specialist
Arts of Asia
Nov 10, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
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