Khamseh 'morghi' rug (217 x 168cm)

RESERVED (MHS)

217 x 168 cm  //  7ft 1" x 5ft 6"

Evenly low with corrosion to dark browns; slight loss to ends. Otherwise, lustrous wool where there is pile, with good colour and soft handle. Ready to use condition. Multi-coloured selvedges. Dark blue field with ivory triple pole medallion; closely filled with pecking chickens, animals, flowers, birds, and medallions; ivory medallion main border; terracotta guards and outer guard of panelled medallions.

• late 19th - early 20th C

Ref. 17934