BAKCHEICH, North-West Persia Important carpet. Wool velvet on cotton backing. Brick field with Mina Khani decoration: mosaic of flower buds surrounded by polychrome foliage in the form of stylised diamonds. Triple borders, the main one midnight blue with interlacing palmettes of flowers and multicoloured geometric leaves. Late 19th century Dimensions 470 x 200 cm Oxidation and natural wear. Accident (tear) on the back border Expert : Frank Kassapian