Antique 17th Century Silk and Wool Esfahan Persian Rug 8034

Esfahan Rug, Persia, 17th Century - This splendid little antique Oriental Isfahan is a masterpiece of classical Persian rug design. A blue-black circular medallion filled with arabesque vines and flowers is surrounded by richly detailed palmettes and vines against a burgundy ground. Similar palmettes comprise the border, but set against a black ground to echo the medallion. Rarely do design and color converge so effectively.