Late 19th century, 145 x 105 cm, South Persia, Kerman region

This small Afshar displays one of the tribe's most common designs: a central medallion, here shaped like a stepped polygon, placed at the centre of the midnight blue field between two flowering vases, and quarter sections of a medallion in the corners. - Minimally reduced at both ends, original selvedges, low pile, one tear at the bottom.