137. A Persian Sivas Carpet, Late 19th/Early 20th Century (7.2 x 11.4 feet)

The central field woven with an elongated diamond medallion with concave sides, centered by an eight petalled flower and numerous other floral motifs and palmettes inside a cartouche ground with four large scrolling vines, palmettes, and small buds, inside a primary positive-negative border with palmettes and rosettes and two secondary meandering floral borders, all in creme, light mauve, light peach, mint, tan, and brown. Wool pile on cotton warp.

2,000/3,000     SOLD: $1,150.00

Condition: pile low due to age otherwise excellent.

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