Mallayer / 25364

This Mallayer antique rug measures 104 x 391 cm, with a restrained neutral palette that reads as white, cream, taupe, and brown. The field presents a softened allover lattice and floral rhythm, enclosed by slim geometric guards and a classical outer border. Strong wear and fading have mellowed the drawing into a quiet, timeworn surface, with subtle tonal variation throughout. Circa 1885 - 1900, it has the patina and visual depth associated with a well-aged antique rug, while its long, narrow proportion and refined border still hold the composition together.