Prayer Carpet
19th century
Description
Prayer carpet with dark blue niche; all four borders taken from Kirsehir forms. Elmaleh border with three flowers on a spray. Upper panel with sprays of flowers, lower panel is typical Gordes with S-like forms possibly related to cloudbands.
Dimensions
185 x 135 cm (72 13/16 x 53 1/8 in.)
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