Early Baku Afshan/Kharshang design rug.

First quarter of the nineteenth century or earlier. 4'8"x 11'9" (142x358cm)
Here one sees the Harshang design as it begins to evolve away from the regular, classic forms. The lateral palmettes have become exaggerated in size, and the palmettes along the central axis have become stiffer.

Murray L Eiland Jr. & Murray Eiland III's "OrientalRugs A Complete Guide" plate no: 256