472. an illustrious antique Uzbek or Turkoman kilim

972. Provenance: Uzbek or Turkoman tribal, Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan

Size: 225 x 156 cm

Age: circa 1900

Condition: Fair for high age, with several patches/reweaves, and some areas of higher wear, where gaps are visible if held to light.

Notes:  Despite the condition issues, this is a beautiful and highly-usable piece. Treated with care it can last a lifetime or more. Stunning shades of madder-red and indigo-blue. Simple, yet effective drawing.