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Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Circa 1900.
The rug is beautifully drawn with superb colours, the large Tiger is on a light indigo blue field. The field is filled with many different trial elements the most notable of which is a large horse with a headless rider. There are many birds, animals and flowers; but the main feature is the beautiful Tiger.
Both ends of the rug retain the original finishes with a short kilim.
The rug is in excellent condition with a fine weave and medium pile. There is some slight wear and corrosion to the blacks especially in the horse. This is a fine and light weight rug.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use but would make a truly outstanding wall hanging.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-1105
Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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Superb Antique South West Persian Tribal Tiger Rug by the Khamseh Tribe, Circa 1900.
