Silk KACHAN carpet (Persia), late 19th century Dimensions : 305 x 210cm. Technical characteristics : Wool velvet on cotton foundation. An ivory mihrab, with braces, welcomes the vision of the Garden of Eden, which is composed of five trees of life with intertwined branches as well as flowers and corollas blooming in polychromy. Floral plants embellish the undergrowth. The vaults are with quadruple accolades purple, ivory, old gold and turquoise vegetalized, enriched with vases. Six purple, ivory and turquoise counter borders with garlands of flowers frame the main navy with interlacing foliage and multicolored flowers. Great distinction.

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