Antique Kashan Mohtasham Rug 205x147cm

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Composition		Calibre		Condition
Wool Quality Basis Low Quality 1 Medium Quality 10 High Quality 20		Rarity Quality Basis Very Common 1 Common 10 Rare 20		Restoration Quality Basis Many 1 Some 10 None 20
Weave Quality Basis Low Quality 1 Medium Quality 10 High Quality 20		Antique Value Quality Basis Low Investment Prospect 1 Moderate Investment Prospect 10 High Investment Prospect 20		Tinting Quality Basis Lots 1 Some 10 None 20
Dye Quality Basis Low Quality (Aniline) 1 Medium Quality 10 High Quality (Natural) 20		Design Quality Basis Weak 1 Good 10 Strong 20		Wear Quality Basis Worn 1 Low 10 Full Pile 20
				Total 3C Value

Composition
Wool Quality Basis Low Quality 1 Medium Quality 10 High Quality 20
Weave Quality Basis Low Quality 1 Medium Quality 10 High Quality 20
Dye Quality Basis Low Quality (Aniline) 1 Medium Quality 10 High Quality (Natural) 20
Composition Total
Calibre
Rarity Quality Basis Very Common 1 Common 10 Rare 20
Antique Value Quality Basis Low Investment Prospect 1 Moderate Investment Prospect 10 High Investment Prospect 20
Design Quality Basis Weak 1 Good 10 Strong 20
Calibre Total
Condition
Restoration Quality Basis Many 1 Some 10 None 20
Tinting Quality Basis Lots 1 Some 10 None 20
Wear 1 Quality Basis Worn 1 Low 10 Full Pile 20
Condition Total
Total 3C Value

Kashan is a famous center of weaving with a long history. One of its most famous producers in the workshop of Mohtasham is famous for the fine weave using very high-quality wool and natural dyes. This piece is from that famous workshop, and the condition reflects the history of this piece. The saturated colours shine like jewels, and the wool is velvety.

About a third of the piece is evenly worn, and one end is slightly reduced. This has not retracted from the beauty of the piece and means that you can enjoy owning have a remarkable antique piece at a very reasonable price.

Size: 205cm x 147cm / 6'8"ft. x 4'9"ft.

Condition: One third worn and one end reduced

Circa: 19th Century

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