Original KIRMAN-RAVER carpet (Persia), late 19th century Dimensions: 154 x 105cm. Technical features: Wool velvet on cotton backing. An ivory field hosts a "Zili Sultan"-style design in the form of a succession of flowering vases from which armfuls of red roses emerge. Two navy and one ivory border feature garlands of flowers. Delicate poetry. Bibliography : - Le livre du tapis by Fabio FORMENTON (pm) page 168 - Tapis d'Orient et d'Occident by I. SCHLOSSER centerfold 183

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