A large Iranian Kashan carpet of uncommonly almost square shape,…
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A large Iranian Kashan carpet of uncommonly almost square shape, heavy quality hand knotting, decorated with a central floral medallion on a rose field with lotus tendrils framed by quadrants and a lotus palmette border between tow wide guards. Signed in a cartouche in the border. 305 x 295 cm

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  • Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.

    In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.
  • Palmette - A decorative motif used in the decoration of ceramics, textiles and furniture, based loosely on the palm leaf and sometimes used with the anthemion, from which it is often difficult to distinguish. The form of the palmette varies from ornate to simplistic.

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