Late SAROUK, (Persia), late 19th century An ivory... Lot 19

Late SAROUK, (Persia), late 19th century An ivory octagonal counter-field, densely seeded with reddish flowering foliage, serves as a case for a hexagonal medallion, ruby in shape and colour, enriched with polychrome flowering stems. The whole is placed on a brick field with multicoloured plant trellis. The main anthracite border with polychrome flower corollas is flanked by two old gold counter borders with garlands of flowers. 195 x 130cm Technical characteristics: Silky lambswool velour on a cotton foundation with natural oxidation. Beautifully fresh colours . Approx. 9500 knots per sq. dm2 Remarkable fineness Bibliography: - Le livre du tapis de Fabio FORMENTON (pm) pages 185, 186, 187