1820s Antique Navy Cypress Tree Knotted Wool Persian Mashad Gallery Khorasan Rug

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A magnificent and exceptionally rare palace-sized Antique Persian Khorasan (Mashad) carpet, circa 1820. Measuring 13' 7" x 19' 6", this … Read more A magnificent and exceptionally rare palace-sized Antique Persian Khorasan (Mashad) carpet, circa 1820. Measuring 13' 7" x 19' 6", this monumental piece is an extraordinary example of early 19th-century Persian textile art. It is distinguished by its rare and radiant gold field—a colorway of immense scarcity for this period—which provides a warm, luminous foundation for sophisticated botanical motifs. Hand-knotted with high-luster wool characteristic of the Khorasan region, the carpet showcases a fluid, archaic design language that predates the formal workshop styles of the late Victorian era. Its impressive scale, rare palette, and two centuries of history make it a peerless centerpiece for a grand architectural space or a premier historical collection." See less