18th century, Bursa or Istanbul, silk, vermilion red with central turquoise velvet medallion with leaf and fruit motifs, corner clusters of leaf and fruit motifs, surrounded by stars and border of scrolling leaves and fruits; the second textile slightly shorter than the first, each with rings sewn to back for hanging purposes.

22 x 46 inches and 22 x 41 inches

From the Collection of the late Mr. & Mrs. Paul and Betty Mushak, Durham, North Carolina

pile loss and wear consistent with age, significant fraying especially to edges, holes with old repairs, staining, fading.