79166 Vintage Persian Hunting Scene Isfahan Rug, 03'07 x 05'02.
In the delicate weave of this hand-knotted vintage Persian Isfahan rug, the age-old art of storytelling unfurls—a vivid tableau capturing a royal hunt in full gallop. Woven with masterful precision, this majestic Isfahan rug channels the splendor of Safavid courts, where noble horsemen once chased their quarry through mythic landscapes. Against an ivory ground, the scene comes alive with warriors on horseback, bows drawn, lances poised, and wild beasts in mid-flight, evoking the thrill and pageantry of a bygone age.
Each figure, beast, and blossom is rendered with painterly detail, their forms breathing with energy and elegance. The weaver’s hand conjures not just a hunt, but a world—a theater of valor, tension, and beauty, nestled within a paradise of flora and fauna. Lions, gazelles, peacocks, and leopards roam freely among cypress trees and blooming thickets, while ducks glide through tranquil waters beneath galloping hooves. Nature and humanity are bound together in this lush garden of visual poetry.
The border is no mere frame but a lyrical extension of the story—an enchanted forest pulsing with life and abundance. Stylized floral meanders, watchful deer, and leaping antelope form a protective garland, echoing ancient Persian motifs that celebrate the eternal dance between man, beast, and the divine order. Vignettes of pastoral scenes in the corners offer meditative contrast, drawing the eye from the vigor of the chase to moments of stillness and reflection.
Crafted in the fabled city of Isfahan, this woven wonder is more than ornament—it is a woven manuscript of Persian culture, where epic sagas and courtly refinement converge. It carries with it the whispers of poets and hunters, kings and weavers, bound together in timeless elegance. A treasure for the soul as much as the senses, this Persian hunting scene rug is a portal to a world of noble spirit, artistic mastery, and the eternal poetry of the hunt.
- Abrash.
- Hand knotted cotton.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 03'07 x 05'02.
- Pile Height: 0.20 of an inch.
- Date: 1970's. Late 20th Century.
