Antique Persian Rugs — An Extremely Finely Woven Small Scatter Size Antique Persian Kerman Prayer Rug (from Central Persia), late nineteenth century rug – The glory of classical Safavid Persian art comes alive again in this majestic antique Kerman prayer rug. Within a scalloped niche or mihrab a graceful heron wraps its neck around a windblown tree or bush, providing a lovely evocation of heavenly paradise. A richly decorated border system of cartouches and arabesques encloses the central composition of this magnificent small scatter size antique Persian Kerman prayer rug in a symphony of delicate ornament.
Nazmiyal Collection Archive Record
This rug has been sold and is preserved in the Nazmiyal Collection digital archive for historical documentation and collector education.
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Small Scatter Size Antique Persian Kerman Prayer Rug 2252
Size: 4 ft 2 in x 6 ft 8 in (1.27 m x 2.03 m)
Origin: Persian Rugs
Style: Kerman Carpets
The glory of classical Safavid Persian art comes alive again in this majestic antique Kerman prayer rug from Persia.
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