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Antique Mahal Carpet, No.8538 - Galerie Shabab

Antique Mahal Carpet

No. 8538
Persia, First Quarter 20th Century
8 ft. x 11 ft. 5 in.
(2.42 x 3.45 m)

The brown field shows an open pattern of vertically reversing rows of elements resembling turtle border motifs. These repeat, along rosettes and leavers, in the dark blue/black main border.  Along the field ends are single rows of spade-like elements. Western Persian origin.