Fine silk Ghoum Iran Circa 1975 Dimensions:165 x 103 cm Silk velvet on silk foundation Density approx. 9000 knots per dm2 Good condition Ivory field decorated with polychrome twisted scrolls and garlands of flower stems and crenellated foliage framing a central floral medallion in the form of an elongated diamond surrounded by two palmettes in the form of stylized spearheads. Four spandrels reminiscent of the central medallion. Six borders, the main one in midnight blue, with a sowing of bulbs and multicolored floral buds in the form of stylized burst diamonds. Expert : Frank KASSAPIAN - 06 58 68 52 26

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