A MELAS RUG, SOUTHWEST ANATOLIA

A MELAS RUG, SOUTHWEST ANATOLIA

mid 19th century

of Abdul Mejid design

approximately 168 by 120cm; 5ft. 6in., 3ft. 11in.

Condition Report:
Orientation as illustrated in the catalogue. Pile evenly fair, varying from 1mm down to knotbars. Restoration to upper end guards into dark brown of upper part of border, lower end complete. Scattered repiling and repairs throughout. Sidecords rebound, ends secured. Unusual palette.

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