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.
