Carpet, 'Mina Khani' Pattern
c. 1910
Description
Central field of rosettes latticed on dark blue ground. Mina khani pattern (all-over pattern of two or more flower blossoms connected by a diamond lattice)
Dimensions
549 x 355 cm (216 1/8 x 139 3/4 in.)
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