Antique Tabriz, Persia. A fine example of a top grade carpet with an impressive classical medallion drawing executed with the best wool and use of colors. Mint condition. Early 20th century. 402×310 cm.
Tabriz is the dominant city of Northwest Iran/Persia and is the secondlargest city in Iran. Tabriz has been a center of the Persian carpet trade for hundreds and perhaps thousands of years. Quality spans all grades from Bazaar quality all the way up to some of the best rugs woven in Iran.
Trésor - Anniversary auction, 20 November 2008