4x5.5 Antique Afshar Rug

4x5.5 Antique Afshar Rug:: Allover covered field in a serrated leaf design motif repeating with random alternating color fills in unusual early design style for the type. Wonderful abrashes throughout, better than average condition, an exceptional vivid color saturation and tone with all naturally derived dyes. Unusual to find in its original form without the end plain weave skirt being released unraveled. Colors and shades include: Cobalt blue, sky blue, sapphire blue,

:: Oversized diamond shaped center medallion with stepped serrated contour atop a partially open field and corner spandrels filled with seeds and budded plants

Abrashes throughout with great charm

Size is 13" x 18"

Awesome fleur-de-lis main border

(Alexander Keith) Johnston Limited map of United States of America and Mexico

Wide banded main border with excellent balance between positive and neutral space adorned with oversized floral cross-sections and geometric vinery/tendrils

Item ID: AB00111

Item ID: mc001498

Outlined contours of the corner spandrels shows pronounced outlines mimicking the contour of the main medallion

Item ID: 7125

Expert restoration to both ends

Item ID: CT001428