Antique Persian Mahal Square Room Size Carpet
No. 31836
Persia, Early 20th Century
12 ft. 4 in. x 12 ft. 6 in.
(3.76 x 3.81 m)
A wool pile of asymmetric knots on a cotton foundation. The red field presents a rough diamond lattice design populated by triple posies, rosettes, stretched rosettes, and interrupted floral wreath motifs. A straw-camel main border carries ragged and petal palmettes, with corners properly turned using diagonal palmettes. A plain red outermost surround completes the composition. An unusual size and format.
