IRAN. Fine Ghoum carpet in silk velvet on silk foundations, density approx. 8500/9000 knots per dm2, beige field decorated with richly flowered trees of life surrounded by symmetrical animals and birds, adorned with an old gold floral crenellated central medallion, four spandrels decorated in the same way as the central medallion, five borders, the main one midnight blue, with semis of stylized flower bulbs and palmettes. Circa 1965 - Shah era. Size: 195 x 125 cm Good condition Expert : Mr Frank Kassapian

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