316: A FINE ANTIQUE PERSIAN FERAGHAN SAROUK MEDALLION RUG

The exceptional jewel-tone example with large central medallion having midnight blue background and anchors each end floating on a warm red field with ivory spandrels, great overall balance, spacious flowering designs throughout framed by an intricate main border, fine weave estimated at 3 to 400 knots per square inch, lustrous wool and well-saturated colors, floppy fabric-like handle, dates to the last quarter of the 19th century.
Measures 76 x 51 inches.
Fine, clean, condition, one small area of low pile, complete though with some wear to selvage on one end side due to curling, very good overall and free from damage, heavy wear, repair, stain or odor.
$1,500 - $3,000