Afshar rug, probably Aqta, 198 x 146 cm. (6,5ft x 4.8ft) Early 20 th. century The white ground with shield design, consisting of stylised lotus blossoms, flanked by trees. Good, strong colours. Some areas of slight wear and corrosion of the dark brown colour. Ref: Parviz Tanavoli, Afshar, plate 48.