Dragon Phoenix 10 x 5'11"

Size: 10 x 5.11 ft.

Origin: Kashan 

Circa: 1830

Material: Pure Wool

This Antique Persian carpet is amongst a few surviving examples in excellent condition given its age. Its wonderfully animated imagery visually communicates the classic design favoured by the opulent Safavid court under the patronage of Shah Abbas I.
The design arrangement of a central medallion with quarter medallions in the corners,
framed by a border of alternating cartouches and small lobed medallions, was developed in the royal design atelier, initially for book illuminated manuscript pages, and then adapted for use in architectural decorations. Ornamental motifs of the carpet consist of floral elements, birds and quadrupeds popular in the decorative arts of the time.

Several of these elements, such as the dragon and phoenix in the centre and the qilin with flaming shoulders and haunches in the corners, are Chinese but had been absorbed in the Persian ornamental vocabulary. The dragon and phoenix representing benevolent visual symbols in Chinese art assumed new meanings in the art of Iran. They were adapted to conform to the ancient animal combat iconography of the Middle East.
The craftsmanship apparent in this rug's planning, drawing, colour and execution is extraordinary. Although the precisely laid-out design was commissioned using the most delicate wool on a cotton warp, the artisans who produced this carpet were highly skilled and respected masters in their chosen craft.

Authentic vintage and antique Persian rugs are hand-knotted with silk or wool. Each one is an exceptional work of art and one of a kind.

Pictures are taken in natural light to portray the most realistic colours possible. Due to these rugs' handmade and preloved nature, slight imperfections and flaws are not defects.

Our rugs are professionally cleaned.