IMPORTANT OLD MAHAL SULTANABAD Persia Late 19th century Wool velvet on cotton foundation Pistachio green field Decorated with a large round central medallion with polychrome stylised flowers and foliage Four spandrels with motifs reminiscent of the central medallion Five borders, the main one brick, decorated with interlacing palmettes of flowers and multicoloured floral caissons surrounded by lacy foliage. 394 x 324 cm (Wear, accidents, worn edges, natural oxidation)