Lot 292: Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, 8' x 14'

Antique Persian Serapi carpet, wool on cotton. Small red and ivory central medallion design flanked by scrolling foliate and stylized medallions on a navy field, within three primary borders including one wide border with stylized medallions. 8' x 14.1'. Late 19th/Early 20th century.

PROVENANCE: Deaccessioned from the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

CONDITION: Moderate to heavy scattered pile wear, fading the colors and areas of white knot heads in the navy field. Wear to margins and losses to both fringed ends.