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Baluch Rug, Meshed,
Persia, circa 1900 or earlier. 1 foot 11 inch by
1 foot 6 inch. (not including fringe). Structure:
Asymmetrical knot open to the left. 8 knots per
horizontal inch and 13 knots per vertical inch.
104 per square inch (1612 per square decimeter).
Mildly depressed warps
Yarn Spin: Z.
Warp: 2 ply Wool, ivory.
Weft: 2 shots, 2 ply dark brown wool.
Pile: 2 Wool singles.
Ends: Top: 4 inch plain weave triangular
corner skirts with warp fringe. Bottom: reduced.
Selvages: 4 cord wrapped into two.
Further Notes: Very good condition. Shows
minor wear, has corrosive browns and blacks,
minor loss of a few field knots.
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