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Now this is a revelation.

This probably is the oldest masterpiece from the hand and mind of the legendary Grand Master Mohammad Dabir Al Sanaye of Kashan. His trademark ultra soft Kork Manchester lambswool is at play here, as are the sweet and appealing dye materials. We see here an Omar Khayyam style romantic scene. I have seen 4 other carpets by Dabir with similar depictions, 2 of them having been in my possession 10 years ago. However none of these come close to the present masterpiece.

It is far finer in weave, softer in coloration, and richer overall. It is by far older than the rest. Zoom in (hit me up for closeups please) to admire the elegant detailing on the costumes, the dreaminess of the flowering trees, and the realism of the birds.

Dabir's own commitment to a superior form of excellence while weaving this masterpiece is evidenced by his incorporation of two distinct signatures within. It is to my knowledge the sole carpet he ever created that bears two such signatures of his. The one below is his standard typescript one. The one above, however, is extremely elaborate and artistic. I have never seen such calligraphy on his œuvres d'art.

There also is a famous couplet of medieval Persian poetry:

عن قريب است كه از ما اثري باقي نيست
جام بشكسته و مي ريخته و ساقي نيست

𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙤𝙤𝙣 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛 𝙪𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙛𝙩
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙡𝙡, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙦𝙞 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙣𝙚

This describes the transient nature of the human condition and thus encourages the reader (or viewer) to indulge in a life of satisfaction and joy. Enjoy it while you can.