Description:-
54110 Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 09'05 x 12'07.
The Safavid Splendor: An Antique Persian Tabriz Masterpiece of Refinement
This hand knotted wool antique Persian Tabriz rug embodies the artistic legacy of one of Persia's most celebrated weaving centers. Renowned for their courtly elegance and exceptional precision, Tabriz carpets have adorned palaces, diplomatic residences, and distinguished collections for centuries. Set against a majestic red field, this stunning masterwork reflects the grandeur of the Safavid era, capturing the refined spirit that transformed Persian weaving into one of the world's most admired decorative arts.
An elaborate allover composition unfolds through a harmonious arrangement of revered Shah Abbasi palmettes inspired by stylized lotus blossoms and lilies introduced during the reign of Shah Abbas the Great. In Persian symbolism, the iconic lotus motif represents purity, rebirth, and spiritual enlightenment, while radiant rosettes symbolize the sun and the eternal cycle of life. Flowing among these blooms are graceful Islimi vinescrolls whose unbroken paths represent infinity and the divine order governing creation.
Upon closer inspection, the striking field reveals a remarkable collection of hidden imagery reserved for the finest Persian workshop designs. Undulating cloud bands borrowed from earlier Chinese decorative traditions drift through the composition as symbols of celestial blessings and good fortune. Gazelles and deer leap among the foliage, evoking the beauty of royal hunting preserves and expressing ideals of grace, freedom, and abundance. Near the lower portion of the field, an elegant oval cartouche encloses two birds perched face-to-face upon a branch. In Persian iconography, paired birds symbolize love, harmony, companionship, and the everlasting tranquility of paradise.
Encircling the extraordinary masterpiece is a distinguished Shah Abbasi palmette border flanked by botanical meandering guard bands that provide architectural structure and visual continuity. The border transforms the field into a symbolic paradise garden celebrated in Persian poetry and royal art. Rich in narrative detail and woven with impeccable sophistication, this antique Persian Tabriz rug stands as an exquisite work of art destined for the most discerning collections.
- Distressed. Desirable Age Wear.
- Abrash. Antique wash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 09'05 x 12'07.
- Pile Height: 0.15 of an inch.
- Date: 1920's. Early 20th Century.
