Kerman
Late 19th century, 190 x 130 cm, South Persia
Five offset blue cypress trees growing from vases and surrounded by flowering stems combine into an ascending repeat in the cream field of this elegant Kerman workshop carpet. Two lateral cypresses cut by the border are represented as halved forms. A flat arch with arabesque outlines completes the field at the top. The main border is embellished with red cartouches, dark blue rosettes and flowering stems. – Slight signs of age and wear, new overcasting along the sides, good overall condition.
RIPPON BOSWELL, A 41, 12/11/1994, lot 52
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Late 19th century, 190 x 130 cm, South Persia
Five offset blue cypress trees growing from vases and surrounded by flowering stems combine into an ascending repeat in the cream field of this elegant Kerman workshop carpet. Two lateral cypresses cut by the border are represented as halved forms. A flat arch with arabesque outlines completes the field at the top. The main border is embellished with red cartouches, dark blue rosettes and flowering stems. – Slight signs of age and wear, new overcasting along the sides, good overall condition.
RIPPON BOSWELL, A 41, 12/11/1994, lot 52
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