17th C Vase Carpet Questionably Attributed to Kirman Lot 52

Antique Kerman Rugs: 17th C Vase Carpet 
Antique Kerman Rugs: 17th C Vase Carpet
This is a splendid Vase carpet. It is an exquisite piece and 17th century seems reasonable. The attribution to Kirman is however problematic. I think the Beattie theory was deeply flawed and the experts who follow her lead are reckless.