AN EXTREMELY FINE PART SILK SIGNED ISFAHAN RUG, CENTRAL PERSIA approx: 4ft.6in. x 2ft.10in.137cm. x 86cm.) The ivory field with stylised flowering vase and perching birds flanked by flowering trees and animal figures. In light beige border of palmettes, serrated leaves and birds between floral meander and plain stripes. this rug has full pile, field and border woven in silk. Extremely fine weave, approx: 9 x 9 knots per sq. cm; woven on silk foundation. Ends and selvages original. Signature at one end. in general this rug is in an excellent condition throughout. Elegant piece.