PERSIAN CARPET

Mid 20th century
Handwoven, wool, mixed dyes
69.25 x 39 in (176 x 99 cm)

There is a black fabric sleeve sown on the back of the carpet in case it is desired to be hung on a wall

This lot will be shipped in a roll

A South Persian carpet, probably woven by a Qashqai or Luri artisan. The deep burgundy red field contains three prominent diamond-shaped medallions, and the entire carpet is filled with abstract symbols representing flora, fauna and good luck iconography. A beautiful natural ivory wool border filled with crab-shaped icons frames the field. A narrow outer border surrounds the rug with a geometric barber pole design.