Lot n° 53
Estimation :
1800 - 2200
EUR
Silk GHOUM carpet (Iran), shah period, mid-20th century - Lot 53
Silk GHOUM carpet (Iran), shah period, mid-20th century
Dimensions: 217 x 138cm.
Technical characteristics: Silk velvet on silk backing.
Density of 640,000 knots per square meter.
The mihrab's ogival door opens onto the Garden of Eden. The cherry field is home to a luxuriant variety of flora, featuring a flowering basin and a hanging flower. Figurative trellises support climbing plants. The mihrab columns are adorned with floral interlacing. The vaults are also decorated with flowers. The main cream border, highlighted with flowery garlands, features cartouches with Abjad inscriptions and "kufic" medallions.
Bibliography :
- Oriental rugs by J. S. HERBERT page 77
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