CASHMERE carpet (India), 3rd third of the 20th century Dimensions: 195 x 125cm. Technical features: Mercerized cotton velvet on cotton backing. An oblong ivory field with arabesques covered with floral compositions supports a central medallion in old rose and sky with "Savonnerie" decoration. Four large spandrels with floral bouquets and acanthus-leaf plant outgrowths frame the ensemble. Large brick border with a series of plant compositions, flanked by two sky counter-borders with garlands of flowers. (Worn, as is).

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