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Large and rather fine Kachan Iran—circa 1965–70 Dimensions: 340 x 245 cm Silky, high-quality wool velvet known as “Kork” (harvested in the spring) on a cotton backing Good overall condition A ruby-red field decorated with polychrome scrollwork of palmettes, flowers, floral sprigs, and foliage, all finely rendered, framing a central, multi-lobed, midnight-blue medallion with azure-blue foliage in the shape of an elongated diamond. Four ivory spandrels featuring a mosaic of flowers and double floral bulbs. Six borders, the main one midnight blue with motifs reminiscent of the central field Bibliography: Andrew Middleton (A World Tour of Carpets), Taher Sabahi, Fabio Formenton, Edwin Gans Ruedin (The Splendor of Oriental Carpets) Expert: Franck Kassapian
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