Masterpiece Dragon Sumac

This category is fascinating and this particular example is mesmerising in all its aspects – the motifs, the color and the aesthetic balance.

With 10 animals and 2 humans – an exceptional feature!

A lovely green and gorgeous yellows.

[The last photo gives the color comparison]

Estimated to be from the early-mid 1800s.

Condition is best described as a ‘whole fragment’. Many repairs. Faded.

approximately 185 x 320cm

#qashqai #ghashgai #dowryrug #antiquerug

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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