156 - IRAN

IRAN Large Kashan carpet Wool pile on a cotton backing Ruby-red field decorated with scrollwork and garlands of polychrome flowers and foliage, adorned with a central floral medallion in midnight blue, ivory, and sky blue in the shape of an elongated diamond. Four spandrels with motifs reminiscent of the central medallion. Main midnight blue border decorated with rows of floral bulbs and multicolored stylized palmettes Circa 1965–1970 286 x 193 cm Good overall condition Bibliography: J. Anquetil (The Carpet Guide), Andrew Middleton, Fabio Formenton Appraiser: Mr. Kassapian