Heriz carpet (cotton warp and weft, wool pile), Northwest Persia, circa 1930-1970. (Slight wear and fraying.) Length: 293 cm; Width: 209 cm. The carpet is decorated with a large polychrome central medallion, extended by two pendants on a red background and an ivory background enhanced with geometric floral motifs. The whole composition is embellished with four ivory spandrels. A navy blue border with a garland of multicoloured geometric flowers surrounds the composition. Expert : Alexandre CHEVALIER