Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug with Medallions and Flower Motifs in Midnight Blue, rug c-0901, country of origin / type: Iran / Bakshaish, circa 1910

This spectacular antique Persian Bakshaish carpet (circa 1910) features five central medallions laid out in a cross-shaped design and surrounded by a multiplicity of vining flora and blossoms. The inner and outer guards bear a repeating pattern of clover and leaf designs while the central border holds alternating patters of serrated leaves and palmette blossoms. Colors include midnight blue, burnt orange, ivory, gray, and pink.
Measures: 8'9 x 11'2