Large and thin SARUK (Iran), c. 1930 A dark marine... Lot 16

Large and thin SARUK (Iran), c. 1930 A dark marine field decorated with multicoloured flowering stems supports a turquoise hexagonal oblong medallion with polychrome corolla seedlings on stems, surrounded by brick and ivory serrations and its arrowed pendants. Four purple spandrels with accolades and plant interlacing frame the ensemble. The main marine border with rosettes on floral branches is flanked by two ivory counter-edges with garlands. Beautiful ensemble. 228 x 146cm Technical characteristics: Velvet made of quality lambswool on cotton foundations. Good general condition.µ Remarkable fineness. Density. Approx. 8500 knots per square meter Beautiful polychromy Bibliography: - Le livre du tapis by Fabio FORMENTON (pm) pages 185, 186, 187 - Le grand guide du tapis by J. ANQUETIL pages 120, 121