Mid 19th century, 186 x 133 cm, North West Persia, Kurdistan

Over the last few decades we have been in a position to sell a number of outstanding Sehna kilims, most recently the six examples from the Vok Collection in 2015, 2016 and 2017. Consigned from an American collection, this Sehna kilim is almost identical to the Vok kilim CP 70, not only in design, but also in the extremely fine weaving structure, the wool and the palette. The two kilims may have been produced as a pair. To avoid repetition we refer readers to our comprehensive description in the auction catalogue of the Vok Collection, Selection 2. – In perfect condition, except for two short stitched tears and one small hole at the centre of the field.

RIPPON BOSWELL, A 88, Vok Collection. Suzani, Anatolia, Caucasus-Persia. Selection 2. Wiesbaden 2016. Auction of 12 March 2016, # 168