Fine antique Indo-Persian 'garden' carpet, 19th c., low pile wool and silk with very fine weave, the central field subdivided into nine Mihrabs in rows, within a large and elaborate multiple stripe border, approx. 13'10" x 9'8"

Provenance: Sold to benefit the Rosenbach Museum & Library, Philadelphia

Fair, overall shows well, tread wear through center, edge tears, 5" fraying near carpet edge, 3" fraying tear in center, overall color fading, a few small hole repairs, fringe possibly restored **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.