A rare Persian Kourk 'Old Tehran' rug, c.1850, the tree of life set in a garden motif, in a niche-shaped field on a cream ground, shows abundant bird & plant life, the border herati featuring bird & floral motifs in red & blue on a pale blue ground, the central field & border surrounded by 3 guards each of floral motifs on cream grounds, kourk & vegetable dyes, 138 x 206 cm. Other Notes: made in Tehran, the capital of Iran (historically known as Persia). Kourk, is a super fine lamb's wool