IRAN. Tabriz carpet with silky wool pile on a cotton backing (oxidation and wear, frayed edges, beautiful polychromy). Midnight blue field decorated with garlands of flowers surrounded by symmetrically arranged deer and birds. Large ruby-colored multi-lobed central medallion, four pale green spandrels with floral decoration. Main ruby-red border decorated with rows of birds and flower buds. Mid-20th century. Length: 179 cm - Width: 131 cm Expert: Mr. Frank KASSAPIAN