Small Scatter Size Antique Persian Kerman Prayer Rug 2252

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.