Lot 309: Antique Ersari Turkmen Prayer Rug, Dated

Antique Ersari Turkmen Prayer rug, wool on wool. central brick red ground "mihrab'" niche with stylized tree designs and dates to the upper left and upper right niche field, enclosed with a cream ground stylized tree borders, all within three primary borders. 6ft 7in x 4ft 5in. Circa 1890's.

PROVENANCE: Private Des Moines, Iowa collection.

CONDITION: Overall very good condition, with a couple of small holes noted to each border, and losses to fringed edges. Rod pocket added to the top en verso for hanging.