Antique Kerman, Persia, early twentieth century On this opulent antique Kerman a diminutive quatrefoil medallion filled with palmettes, leaves, and birds and crowned by cartouche finials sits amidst a welter of writhing vines and flowers. The coloration is soft, mostly shades of tan, with sparing use of navy blue, brown, and aubergine for accents. A monumental main border of palmette vinescrolls utilizes a scale greater than that of the field to achieve a design contrast while still maintaining the same soft coloration. By doing so it achieves a perfect balance between classical Persian design tradition and decorative function.
Size: 12 ft 05 in x 15 ft 04 in (3.78 m x 4.67 m)