KIRMAN carpet (Persia), end of 19th century, beginning of 20th century Dimensions : 400 x 285cm. Technical characteristics : Wool velvet on cotton foundation. A magnificent polylobed floral rosette, gold, navy and ivory, thrones, as well as these pendants in the center of a ruby field covered with multicolored flowering stems. Four imposing old gold spandrels, with arabesques and sublime lotus flowers in full bloom, frame the whole. Four beautiful turquoise and ruby borders with flowers, enclose the main navy border with garlands, stems and "Tchis" in polychrome flowers. Very pleasant palette.

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