A very fine silk and metal thread Hereke prayer rug, the ivory field with dense flowering trees, floral sprays and boteh around metal thread arabesque medallion with palmette pendants, dusty-pink floral mihrab surrounded by pale apricot floral border between meandering vine and zig-zag stripes, part piled kelim with signature --4ft. x 2ft.10in.(122cm. x 86cm.)