IRAN. Original antique Tabriz carpet in silky wool velvet on cotton foundation (oxidation and wear, frayed endings, beautiful polychromy). Midnight-blue field decorated with garlands of flowers surrounded by symmetrical deer and birds. Large central polylobed ruby rosette, four pale green floral spandrels. Main ruby border decorated with rows of birds and floral buds. Mid-twentieth century. Length : 179 cm - Width : 131 cm Expert : Frank KASSAPIAN