Tehran / 10130

A densely drawn Tehran field of floral vinework surrounds a subtle central medallion on a warm red and pink ground. The wool fibre exhibits gentle abrash and low distress, lending a soft patina that preserves delicate motifwork and crisp border cartouches. A broad guard border of paisley panels and foliate motifs frames the field, the overall effect precise and textile-like. The pile reads as tactile and even, with refined colour transitions that suggest careful, considered use. This antique rug presents an elegant example of Tehran design vocabulary in balanced proportion. Circa 1885 - 1910. Measures 345 x 640 cm.