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KACHAN KORK
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103
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KACHAN KORK
See original version (French)
Estimate €250 - €500
Voluntary lot
Description
KACHAN KORK
Iran
Circa 1940–50
High-quality, silky wool velvet, selected in spring and known as ‘Kork’, on a cotton backing
Density: approximately 7/7,500 knots per dm²
Prayer-shaped carpet
Ruby-coloured field
Featuring a design of two richly blossoming and finely rendered Trees of Life, arranged symmetrically to frame a vase containing bouquets of stylised, polychrome flowers and foliage
Double spandrels with multicoloured, crenellated floral bulbs
Main border in midnight blue, with a design echoing the central field
Dimensions: 215 x 132 cm
Bibliography: Edwin Gans Ruedin (Splendours of Persian Carpets, Carpet Knowledge), Fabio Formenton, Taher Sabahi, Enza Milanesi, Roger Bechirian – Expert: Frank Kassapian
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