A fine signed silk Qum 'Birds of Paradise' carpet, master…
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A fine signed silk Qum 'Birds of Paradise' carpet, master signature of Ghom (Qum) Tashfigh, richly embellished with shah abbasi palmettes, scrolling foliage and various, birds in red, cream, terracotta, olive and eau De nil colours upon a striking, azure blue field, enclosed by a maroon border with continuous floral motifs, within narrow geometric and floral bands, length 170 cm, width 104 cm

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  • Terracotta - Terracotta is lightly fired earthenware, red or reddish-brown in colour, used in ancient times. Fired at higher temperatures terracotta was used in the nineteenth century for decorative vases and similar objects, but rarely for utilitarian goods. Other uses for terracotta include roofing tiles, garden pots and ornaments. Glazed terracotta is known as faience.

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