895. a wondrous antique Lilian Persian runner

895. Provenance: Lilian, Sarouk area, western Persia

Size: 588 x 86 cm

Age: Circa 1920

Condition: Good, only with patches of minor low pile.

Notes: A superb rendition of the Lilian floral sprays, that seems to work even more effectively in such runners than in the smaller pieces. The rich dark indigo ground sets off the design to perfection.