Persia Fragment of a Carpet Border. 16th century Sehna Knot. Wool. Red palmette motif against blue ground with scrolling floral stems. Within motif is iris, in blue and brown, and white floral sprays. Light blue guard strip with undulating vine and blossom motif above and red motif with stylized blossoms on green below. 32-1/2 x 23-1/4 in. (82.5 x 59.0 cm.)16th century