Seal, see Pear.
Seal of Solomon, see Solomon's Seal.
Serpent.—In India it is inauspicious because it reminds one of death.
Shah Abbas (see border design in cut of Ispahan rug at p. [194]).—Named after the most revered of monarchs, who was born in 1586 and died in 1628. It is one of the most beautiful of the ancient designs. It consists of yellow, red, and blue flowers with connecting vines upon a background of blue. The so-called Shah Abbas design of to-day has very little resemblance to the ancient design. (See color plate at p. [32] and doubletone at p. [194].)
Shaul Design, see Pear.
Shield of David, see Star, six-pointed.
Shirvan Design is composed of a diamond figure, each side of which is formed by a series of steps. Frequently the centre is filled with small geometrical figures. This design is found more or less in the majority of the Caucasian products, but more especially in the Shirvans.
KIR SHEHR PRAYER RUG
Size 3'10" × 5'5"
PROPERTY OF MR. J. H. STANTON, AUBURN, N. Y.
(See page [222])