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Exceptional and important AGRA carpet (India),...

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Exceptional and important AGRA carpet (India), late 19th century Dimensions : 480 x 315cm. Technical characteristics : Wool velvet on wool foundation. Dark brown field with "Herati" motifs. Seven borders, the main one with interlacing turtles, flowers and stylized foliage. Beautiful wool, carpet very popular on the international coast. (restorations) Bibliography: The world tour of carpets by Andrew MIDDLETON pages 148, 149 Le grand guide du tapis by J. ANQUETIL page 165 Oriental rugs by Jon THOMPSON page 138