together with a 'Vase' carpet fragment and two further central Persian carpet border fragments possibly from the same carpet, all 17th century

Overall measurements; 64cm across the top, 69cm across the bottom, 73cm the left hand side, 73cm the right hand side. Mounted, mount 82 by 78cm. Long side border fragment- 51 by 108cm. Small border fragment - 40 by 36cm. 'Vase' Fragment - 93 by 78cm. Pile variable from 2mm down to knotheads and foundation. Some losses, for example a split to the central field below the lotus blossom and visible from photograph. Browns totally oxidised. First hand inspection is advised, photographs can be requested from the department.
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