Mat, Samarkand type, small, with one large floral medallion in center and a smaller one below it. Gold field scattered with flowers in profile and stiff vines. Three borders, the outer one plain red, the inner ones carrying the Greek meander on red grounds. Two guard stripes, one black and one pale blue separate the borders. Side sovercast in red wool; one end finished with short web and twisted warp fringe. The other has a short fringe of warp threads. Warp cotton; woof cotton. Senna knot.

Mat, 19th century

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Bequest of Miss Lily Placeexpand_more  31.81.30

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Title
Mat
Role
Artist
Dimension
37 x 37 in.
Accession Number
31.81.30
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Mat, Samarkand type, small, with one large floral medallion in center and a smaller one below it. Gold field scattered with flowers in profile and stiff vines. Three borders, the outer one plain red, the inner ones carrying the Greek meander on red grounds. Two guard stripes, one black and one pale blue separate the borders. Side sovercast in red wool; one end finished with short web and twisted warp fringe. The other has a short fringe of warp threads. Warp cotton; woof cotton. Senna knot.