5.7 x 7 Antique Bidjar Rug, Northwest Persia, Circa 1890
Antique Bidjar rugs with this medallion style and Anchor pendants almost invariably date to the 19th century. One occasionally sees the stylized floral decoration in the field of this rug but it is quite uncommon. While Turtle palmettes in the major border is a typical Bidjar format, the camel ground color makes the rug even more distinctive.
