Strauss & co - 16 March 2015, Cape Town

162 A Heriz silk prayer rug, North East Persia, circa 1880 approximately 185 by 135cm R100 000–150 000 provenance The Consultancy, Antique silk rugs from the Qajar Dynasty, Johannesburg, October 1984, catalogue number 17. notes This rug was knotted under the reign of Nasir-ud-din-Shah who ruled Persia from 1848 to 1896. The proceeds of the sale of these carpets are to go towards charities benefiting children. 62