38th Annual Brandywine River Museum Antique Show May 23 - 25 Brandywine River Museum Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania 19317

We are coming to Pennsylvania!

We are delighted to make our debut at this great show. Come and see our collection of English Delft, Continental ceramics and folk art. Some selections from our offerings at Brandywine:

Yastik Carpet

Anatolia, Late 19th century. Wool pile on wool foundation.this yastik (cushion cover) exhibits the design motifs and clear palette found in better Turkish textiles of the late 19th century. The central device may refer to the four directions, a design with Chinese roots. The red corner devices derive from Persian floral motifs. The lappets on each end (partly missing on one end) contain talismanic symbols linked by some scholars to the Mother Goddess cult with ancient Anatolian roots. Now fitted for use as a pillow with red velvet back and zipper.provenance: Private collection

Dimensions:

Overall Dimensions
30" H X 18" W
76.2cm H X 45.7cm W