This 8'4" x 10'11" Persian Kashan rug is a beautiful example of vibrant color and traditional medallion patterns in a 100% hand-knotted wool piece, crafted in Iran.  This item is in very good condition with minimal-to-no visible wear.

The rug's color palette is predominantly cranberry red and navy blue, with ivory, olive, gold, tan, yellow, and pastel blue accents.  

A Certificate of Authenticity accompanies this rug, appraising it as semi-antique (40-100 years old) with a 2007 retail value of $9,597.

This item will move from the online auction to a silent auction at the Golf Tournament on Monday, April 20, 2009.  Bidding online will close Thursday, April 16th at 5:00 p.m. PST.  Winners will be notified on Tuesday, April 21, 2009.  Absentee bidding is available.  If the online instructions are unclear, or if you have other questions, please contact Kim Richter at (415) 257-1396 or Kimberly.richter@dominican.edu.