A fine Kashan prayer rug, the brick-red field with central multicoloured floral tree flanked by similar smaller motifs, stylised vases issuing floral bouquets, animal figures, ducks and perching birds ivory floral mihrab surrounded by shaded indigo meandering flowerhead vine and floral spray border between cartouche, hooked and reciprocal stripes --7ft.6in. x 4ft.5in.(228cm. x 135cm.)