A LARGE EMBROIDERED CARPET
Early 17th Century, probably Italian
The field of "Bargello" design comprising an irregular repeating zigzag of bands in shaded tones of blue, green, red and yellow, the narrow double border above and below similar, narrow minor stripes, the borders also joined, some areas of slight wear, corroded browns
13 ft. 11 in. x 11 ft. 4 in. (425 cm. x 344 cm.)
Lot Essay
(For illustration please see the composite shots of the mahogany cabinet with the textiles)