PERSIA, Fine old Sarouk, wool velvet carpet on cotton foundation (natural oxidation and wear). Midnight-blue Herati patterned field adorned with an ivory lozenge-shaped central medallion. Four spandrels with motifs reminiscent of the central medallion. Triple borders, the main one brick, semiset with polychrome geometric flowering palmettes. 19th century. Length: 100 cm - Width: 153 cm. 153 cm Joint: - TURMEN. Tekke Boukhara. Wool velvet carpet on wool foundations (some oxidation and natural wear). Old pink field decorated with two rows of seven stylized guhls. Comb and hook border. Late 19th century. 86 cm long - 146 cm wide Expert : Frank Kassapian