A FINE ANTIQUE SILK HERIZ PRAYER RUG, the golden-yellow field with a flower-vase issuing delicate tendrils with flowerheads flanked by two similar flowering trees, a part striped column at each side supporting a stepped ivory similar mihrab arch, an arcaded cross-panel above, in an indigo alternating flowerhead and floral lattice stepped and panelled border betweenm rust-red and light blue floral stripes, a striped column at each side surmounted by a niche with palmette finial, plain outer rust-red stripe, upper end with row of small floral motifs (upper edge with slight loss, replaced fringes, very slight wear, a few small repairs, slightly dry)

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A FINE ANTIQUE SILK HERIZ PRAYER RUG, the golden-yellow field with a flower-vase issuing delicate tendrils with flowerheads flanked by two similar flowering trees, a part striped column at each side supporting a stepped ivory similar mihrab arch, an arcaded cross-panel above, in an indigo alternating flowerhead and floral lattice stepped and panelled border betweenm rust-red and light blue floral stripes, a striped column at each side surmounted by a niche with palmette finial, plain outer rust-red stripe, upper end with row of small floral motifs (upper edge with slight loss, replaced fringes, very slight wear, a few small repairs, slightly dry)
6ft. x 4ft.6in. (189cm. x 137cm.)

Lot Essay

A rug woven from an almost identical cartoon was sold at Elveden Hall, lot 2119.

Christie's on the premises: Elveden Hall, Vol.III, 22 May 1984

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