4x5.5 Antique Sampler Malayer Rug Size:4' x 5'8" :: Covered field in tone-on-tone

:: Covered field in tone-on-tone shades of blossomed plants with triple floral accents and sprawling leaves

:: Repeating single column stepped center medallions atop inverted coloration ground shades wrapped by a geometric floral top view repeating motif main border

Size measures 4" x 8

Condition notes: Even wear across to knot heads with very light isolated areas of foundation showing through

4x5.5 Antique Sampler Malayer Rug Size:4' x 5'8" :: Covered field in tone-on-tone:: Highly unusual sampler showcasing examples of different design motifs and scales for rugs to be made, likely created in or around the middle first quarter 20th century. Following from lower left clockwise Oversize Herati style main border of scrolled serrated leaves encompassing a central flower, a repeating turtle samovar design border, a Mir Serbend stylized germinating floral design element stemming from a finned meandering vine. Lower right