11’  x 19’ 6” This magnificent deep purple color antique Persian Khorassan rug in an allover pattern is a masterpiece of breathtaking splendor. IThis tone of deep purple or eggplant color is very rare and extremely attractive and desirable. The rich purplish tone of the background is beautifully adorned with floral renderings in subtle shades of soft sandy yellow, rustic light blue, pastel magenta, and navy blue. The rug is in the style of the famous 1600s rug known as William Clark's "Kerman Vase Carpet'' also referred to as the "Sickle-Leaf Vase" rug sold by Sotheby's for $33.8 million which is the record price for the most expensive rug ever sold.

Dimensions:  11’  x 19’ 6”

Date of Manufacture:  1st Quarter of the 1900s

Place of Origin:  Persia

Material:  Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes

Condition:  Wear consistent with age and use

SKU: 1696

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