Lot Essay
A similar example is illustrated in "P.J.R. Ford Oriental Carpet Design Page 28, Figure 287
Details
A Kayseri Saph, the central silk field woven with nine mirhab panels in green, blue, yellow, red and ivory, the ivory floral border between foliate stripes, the ends woven with smaller mirhab motifs, fringed, 2ft 9ins x 7ft 7ins (84 x 231cms)