AN ANTIQUE HAMSEH RUG, SOUTH-WEST PERSIA approx: 5ft.10in. x 3ft.8in.(178cm. x 112cm.) The field  with overall design of stylised birds, serrated palmettes, floral and S-motifs. Inner floral ivory frame. In rust-red border of multicoloured palmettes, rosettes and angular vine between angular vine and running-dog stripes. Chequered skirt art each end. this rug has slight wear to the top pile. Ends with short fringes, secures. selvages rebound. in general this rug is in good usable condition. Colours are well balanced. Classic for this type.