Mallayer / 25367

This Mallayer antique rug measures 262 x 589 cm, with a long, formal proportion and a composition made gentler by age. The faded blue ground is tempered by cream, white, and neutral hues, with rust-toned borders framing the field in narrow bands of ornament. A muted diamond medallion and softened corner spandrels remain visible beneath the patina, while the high distress level gives the surface a weathered, almost painterly look. Circa 1880 - 1900, it carries the quiet depth and worn character that define an antique rug with substantial visual history.