IRAN Large old Meched Khorassan Wool velvet on cotton foundation Ivory field decorated with a very large central crenellated and poly-lobed ruby and pale pink medallion (natural abrash, natural wool change), inlaid with a central bluish grey and beige rosette with a floral crown Four spandrels with floral bulbs Multiple borders, the main one midnight blue, decorated with rows of palmettes and stylised cypresses Late 19th century 425 x 337 cm (Wear and natural oxidation)