AN EXTREMELY FINE SILK QUM PRAYER RUG, CENTRAL PERSIA approx: 5ft.4in. x 3ft.7in.(163cm. x 109cm.) The ivory field with stylised flowering tree flanked by single floral column at each side together with perching birds and smaller trees. arabesque mihrab with hanging pendant above. In palmette and fruit vases border between floral and reciprocal trefoil stripes. This rug has full pile, soft silk quality ends and selvages original. Extremely fine weave, approx: 9x 9 knots per sq. cm; woven on silk foundation. In general this rug is in very good condition throughout. Attractive piece.