An exquisite early 20th century Persian Isfahan miniature rug in a rare and enchanting pictorial vase design — a composition in which a central vase overflowing with finely detailed floral bouquets in shades of pink, red, green, and blue creates a still-life painting in wool of remarkable delicacy. The deep navy field frames the vase and its blooms with the visual authority of a night sky, making the colors of the flowers glow with luminous intensity.
Miniature Isfahan rugs of this pictorial type are among the most charming and collectible objects in the Persian rug world — small enough to be displayed on a wall, a table, or a desk, but carrying within them the full artistry and cultural depth of the great Isfahan weaving tradition. This piece can be enjoyed as a decorative floor covering or displayed as a tapestry wall hanging. Isfahan rugs, woven in the ancient imperial capital of Persia, occupy a singular position at the very pinnacle of Persian carpet weaving. The city of Isfahan — once the most splendid city in the Islamic world under the Safavid emperors of the 16th and 17th centuries — has produced carpets of extraordinary technical refinement and classical beauty for centuries. Isfahan rugs are distinguished by their extraordinarily high knot counts, their luminous palettes, their Shah Abbas floral designs, and a design vocabulary drawn from the deepest wells of the Persian classical tradition. The finest Isfahan rugs — particularly those woven on silk foundations — are among the most technically accomplished textiles ever made.
Dimensions: 1' 11" x 2' 9"
Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Persia (Isfahan)
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes
