LOWER EGYPT, LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH CENTURY
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AN OTTOMAN CAIRENE CARPET FRAGMENT
LOWER EGYPT, LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH CENTURY
The plum-red field with an overall lattice of rosettes flanked by radiating palmette vine and serrated leaves, part of a large green medallion in one corner, one side with a plum-red border of palmettes issuing serrated leafy vine between golden yellow flowerhead and dark brown cintamani stripes, worn, severely in places, tattered corners, central hole, stained
5ft.11in. x 4ft.9in. (180cm. x 145cm.)
LOWER EGYPT, LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH CENTURY
The plum-red field with an overall lattice of rosettes flanked by radiating palmette vine and serrated leaves, part of a large green medallion in one corner, one side with a plum-red border of palmettes issuing serrated leafy vine between golden yellow flowerhead and dark brown cintamani stripes, worn, severely in places, tattered corners, central hole, stained
5ft.11in. x 4ft.9in. (180cm. x 145cm.)
Provenance
Acquired prior to 1909 as an "Indo Persan"