A very fine silk Qum prayer rug, central Persia

Approx: 167cm. x 108cm. Very nicely drawn design with flowering vases, floral sprays stylised columns with grotesque faces and crown above hanging pendant. Very good colour combinaton with soft coral field. This rug has full pile, soft and shiny silk. Selvages and ends original. Very fine weave, approx: 9 x 8 knots per sq. cm; woven on silk foundation. In general, this rug is in very good condition throuhgout. Very elegant and attractive piece.