April 8, 2008
It is evident from the design where there is now a "Tree of Life" design, there once was a figure head which is believed to have been that of a Persian Shah. Re-woven area is raised slightly higher than surrounding, original pile. Why this carpet has been subject to altercation is unknown. Perhaps out of resentment to historic conditions, or simply to replace a worn/damaged area in the center field.
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March 27, 2008
Granted, it's an older lot, but an interesting match to say the least (measuring at ~2000 KPSI!). A similar carpet from an October 13th, 2005 auction in London, may be found on SpongoBongo.com, covered by Barry O'Connell Jr.
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