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A striking Zelle Sultan carpet C.1900, possibly woven in Abadeh 205cm x 130cm image 1
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Lot 144TP

A striking Zelle Sultan carpet
C.1900, possibly woven in Abadeh 205cm x 130cm

5 July 2024, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £1,408 inc. premium

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A striking Zelle Sultan carpet

C.1900, possibly woven in Abadeh
Woven in rich wools, with charming allover floral design including red roses and lotus palmettes,
205cm x 130cm

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Please note that this lot is subject to the US embargo on the import of carpets of Iranian origin as of 6.8.2018

Provenance
Property of a private collector

Zelle Sultan carpets are typically designed with allover patterns of boisterous red roses -displayed either alone or in a vase. The motif is thought to have originated in the Hamadan region but since the early 20th century it spread throughout Iran to other weaving centres including Abadeh.

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