Number 1862
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Origin Kashan
Style Animal
Size 223 x 137
Age 1880
Breathtaking. An imposing vase ๐บ with flowering blossoms ๐น that rise into a Tree of Life ๐ฒ ; lovebirds ๐ฆ ; lions ๐ฆ battling dragons ๐ ; all inwoven with lush Manchester Kork lambswool while the field is carved out in kilim flat weave, a dramatic negative space. What is even more imposing is that the kilim background changes color in the borders: the technique of changing wefts is mind bogglingly dexterous and challenging. The graceful mehrab niche at the top separates the calm tranquility of the main field with the Tree and lovebirds from the aggressive noise of the animal combat scenes in the borders.
A masterpiece of amazing finesse and uniqueness.
Nim-pardeh size, quite rare.
Museum level collectible.
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