Number 2115
Type Workshop
Origin Isfahan
Style Medallion
Material Wool & Silk
Size 170 x 102
Age 1970
Uniqueness comes in many ways.
This is the only extant Seirafian whereby the designerโs name is signed in addition to the producer. Its occurrence 4 times reveals the deep respect and affection that Grand Master Sadegh had for this renowned artist.
This isnโt a standard medallion design. Bahadori presented Sadegh with something far lovelier than the repeated Seirafian Toranj-Eslimi pattern.
He placed a gorgeous ๐ฆ in each corner and an entire flock of lovebirds ๐ฆ in the border. The medallion itself is a marvellous sunburst โ๏ธ surrounded by mature ๐ชท lotus flowers ๐บ Absolutely magical โจ
The coloration is sweet and attractive, very harmonious and subtle. Earth tones dominate the ground and border but a very subtle turquoise blue brings everything together and everything to life ๐
Wool on silk with silk highlights
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