Christie's London, 6 October 2015, lot 32

Overall measurements: 302cm across the top, 303cm across the bottom, 540cm the left hand side, 538cm the right hand side With unusual plain, ivory, field. Pile generally good overall generally 7-8mm, with some minor wear to knotheads in small area in top left quarter. Some localised surface area spotting (pink 2 by 3 cm centre lower field, visible in photograph, and small yellow and pink spots in lower left and right border - possibly transferred colour from another piece.) Sides probably later reovercast, flatweave at both ends, bound with cotton tape on reverse at both ends and with some losses to original fringing, pink discolouration at corners in fringing at upper end. In overall good condition, ready to use.
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