EXCEPTIONAL KHORASSAN RUG (PERSIA), late 19th century - Lot 364

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EXCEPTIONAL KHORASSAN RUG (PERSIA), late 19th century - Lot 364
EXCEPTIONAL KHORASSAN RUG (PERSIA), late 19th century Wool velvet on cotton backing. A superb anthracite polylobed floral medallion, with a red accolade heart and delicate polychrome vegetal decoration, enthroned, surrounded by four pistachio flowered and arrowed caissons, in the center of a magnificent abraché cherry-red field. Two imposing accolade pendants, with arrows and old gold interlacing, complete the central decoration. Four superb anthracite spandrels with polychrome floral scrolls and hunting scenes surround the whole. Seven borders (the seven steps leading to paradise) frame this majestic carpet; six small ones with garlands of florets and one, the main one, in anthracite with an undulating garland of flowers in various hues. Dimensions: 500 x 237 cm Good condition, very fine wool. (Palace carpet). Sold by designation Bibliography : - Le grand guide du tapis by J. ANQUETIL page 133 - Oriental rugs by Jon THOMPSON pages 61
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