ANTIQUE EUROPEAN / CAUCASIAN ORIENTAL-STYLE ROOM-SIZE CARPET, featuring a floral design on black ground with center medallion and border with scrolling foliate designs. Cotton wefts, with wool pile and warps. Later linen backing. European / Caucasian. Fourth quarter 18th/first quarter 19th century. 15' 6" x 10' 3".
Catalogue Note: The Colonial Williamsburg file for this rug notes, "Mr. Beshir once called this rug a CAUCASIAN KARABAHR."

Provenance:

Property deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, VA. All proceeds to benefit the collection acquisition fund.

Fair condition with moderate to heavy wear and fading, several small holes at one end and scattered minor repairs, and color fading.