Lion Rugs. The Lion in the Art and Culture of Iran.
£45.00
TANAVOLI, Parviz.
Lion Rugs. The Lion in the Art and Culture of Iran.
First edition. Small 4to. 151pp with colour illustrated wraps. Colour plates throughout. Basel: Wepf & Co, 1985.
A brilliant little book showing over 60 examples of lion rugs from Iran. The publication explores the history of weaving techniques in depth as well as giving an overview of the lion motif in Iran across various media including stone work, painting, pottery and coins.
