11x14 Antique Sultanabad Carpet Pull Down Maps :: This piece is a

:: This piece is a bit of an enigma -- most likely an etching or engraving that it is beautiful

One or two small rewoven patched areas

perhaps this carpet had been painted and then stripped of the darker red pigment

Item ID: 3389

11x14 Antique Sultanabad Carpet Pull Down Maps :: This piece is a:: Single scalloped center medallion surrounded by an elaborate covered field of expressive scrolled oversized paisley blossoms and checkered clusters of fruit interconnected by polychromatic vines. Main border in a partial Herati motif. Unique scaling and artistic merit throughout with abrashes across. Colors and shades include: Charcoal black, madder root red, brick red, powder blue, jade green, coffee brown, saffron yellow, beige, sand, dusty