Hi Tom,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique Persian Heriz hand-loomed wool carpet
Made in Persia (Iran), late 19th Century
The central red ground lushly populated with stylized medallions and foliate motifs, a yellow-ground border, cream selvedges
8'5" by 11'8"
CONDITION: wear (discoloring and losses) commensurate with age and use. Value assumes no significant odors or stains.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$1500-2500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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