Exceptional, fine and rare Kachan Mortachem rug (Persia), la - Lot 48

Exceptional, fine and rare Kachan Mortachem rug (Persia), late 19th century Master Mortachemi's workshop. High-quality silky lambswool pile on cotton backing. Remarkably fresh colors. Beautiful condition. Slight natural oxidation. Density: approx. 8000/8500 knots per dm2. Remarkable finesse. A collector's item! Mortachem kachan carpets are among the most sought-after on the international market today! Abraded brick field decorated with polychrome branches, palmettes, stylized flowers and foliage, framing a central midnight-blue floral medallion in the shape of an elongated diamond. Four spandrels echo the central medallion. Five borders, the main one midnight-blue with finely drawn floral buds. H_195 cm L_130 cm Expert : Frank Kassapian