| |
| | A Persian Carpet, red ground with teal, rose and ivory. 11'5" x 8'6". |
 | | A Persian Carpet, red ground with teal, rose and ivory. |
 | | Among Persian carpets, particularly those of the classic period, the medallion may represent an open lotus blossom with 16 petals as seen from above, a complex star form, or a quatrefoil with pointed lobes. |
 | | Toward each end of the carpet there may be added to this centrepiece a cartouche form (an oval or oblong ornate frame), placed transversely, and a finial or pendant that sometimes is very large. |
| www.antiqnet.com /detail,persian-carpet-red,779152.html (254 words) |
|