Mid 19th century, Turkey. The central Mihrab of classical design with a deep indigo ground densely filled with rows of crimson and ivory stylized crosses, the angular arch with pale rose red field and geometric flower heads within a dog tooth and serrated border flanked on all sides by a double row of tarantula like geometric forms in reds and indigos additionally decorated with polychrome centipede like figures all on an ivory ground within a red and white checkerboard guard border. SIZE: 2’11” w x 3’8″ l. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Katharine H. Ayer, Bray House, Kittery Point, Maine. CONDITION: With heavy in-use wear. Patterns remain distinct and vibrant, salvage and fringe ends with wear, losses and tears, most notably at lower end of rug and proper right lower corner. We feel this fine example is well worthy of restoration. 52233-4 (3,000-4,000)