Ancient Tabriz, 138 X 199 Cm, Hand-knotted Wool In Persia, Iran, Kadjar Dynasty, Late 19th Century

Tabriz with flower medallion, designed like a large flower with four petals.
From the 19th century, hand-knotted under the Kadjar dynasty, measuring 138 cm wide by 199 cm long with fringes, 187 cm without. Originally from Persia, Iran, this beautiful old collector's rug presents a delicate decor. ## In very good condition for its age, in good quality wool, and soft colors that combine wonderfully well. The fringes are restored, the velvet is in good condition, slight wear from use, it has a decoration of arabesques and flowers for the field and a series of numerous cypresses for the border. This beautiful Persian rug takes up the criteria of ancient Persian decorations, knotted with great finesse. From the second part of the 19th century, we can hardly imagine the immense work to create such a marvel. The quality of these Persian pieces is clear, the work is fine, precise and durable. The materials used are of first quality: This rug is clean (impeccable), the wool is knotted beautifully and finely tight as these rugs always are. It reveals to us shades full of contrasts, many colors, blue, pink, red, green, apricot, black and ivory. # The cypresses are not there by chance, we see the Mainu Spentas cypress, linked to the Zoroastrian religion. He is, it is believed, associated with the light of the God Ormuzd and with Zoroaster, upon his death he is transported to the highest mountain and there he is transformed. Other legends say it is the tallest cypress in the world, the cypress of paradise, planted by Zoroaster and Kashmar (Torchiz). The nuances underline this learned floral design in the great tradition of Persian art which is also found in Mughal art, inspired by the miniatures of the school of Tabriz, then capital of the Persian empire. # Carpet knotted under the Kadjar dynasty or Kadjars (Qājār, Qadjar, Qajar, Persian: قاجار) Turkmen dynasty which reigned over Iran from 1786 to 1925. ## For information: Tabriz (Azeri: Təbriz/ تبریز, formerly Tauris) , is the capital of East Azerbaijan Province, northwest Iran (Iranian Azerbaijan). Tabriz is located on the course of the Talkheh River (also called Aji-Chāi), near Lake Urmia, close to the borders of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia. It is the gateway to Persia from north to west. The Tabriz are extremely important in the quality of Persian carpets and have a great international reputation. They are among the most popular rugs in the world, their work is always very fine and durable over time. This rug has been professionally and environmentally friendly cleaned.
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Dimensions: Width: 138 cm (54") x Length: 199 cm (78") without fringes: 187 long
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