IRAN. A large, fairly fine Baktiar carpet made of wool pile on a cotton backing. The “Garden” design features rows of medallions inlaid with stylized weeping willows, vases, mihrabs, oil lamps, and geometric flowers. Main border in brick red featuring rows of stylized palmettes and floral bulbs. Circa 1965–1975. Length: 311 cm - Width: 207 cm Bibliography: Roger Bechirian, Andrew Middleton, *A World Tour of Rugs*, Enza Milanesi, Fabio Formenton. Also included: - RUSSIA. Fine Shirvan rug in wool pile on a cotton backing. Golden beige field decorated with a geometric mosaic pattern and stylized dragons. Circa 1965–1970. Length: 204 cm - Width: 135 cm Expert: Mr. Frank KASSAPIAN