An impressive antique Tabriz medallion carpet, North-West Persia, 19th century, the field with a large central dark blue medallion with two pendants, filled with intricate scrolling foliage against red ground, with scattered floral and foliate patterns, the border of scrolling palmettes, 484 x 361 cm. Provenance: Robert Bleakley, Sydney, Sothebys Australia, fine decorative Arts & jewellery, 27th October 2009, lot 302, Sir Ian Macfarlane, Sydney, Nomadic rug Traders, Sydney