Excellent condition swp rug. 5'9" x 4'2". Dated 1312 (1896 ad). Powerfully graphic rug with great color and intriguing design and structure, combining elements of both Bakhtiari and Afshar weaving. Ed Koch made the case for the weaver coming from the Armenian population of the western Zagros Mtns. provenance: John Collins; Ed Koch (Herat Gallery). exhibited: John Collins "Mostly Afshar"(1994). published: Arts & Antiques magazine, Nov. 1999; Oriental Rug Review (Vol. 13/3). Professionally cleaned.