Vintage Persian Mahi Tabriz Rug, 11'04 X 16'05

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78332 Vintage Persian Mahi Tabriz Rug, 11'04 x 16'05.

The Mahi Sovereign: A Vintage Persian Tabriz Masterpiece of Refined Grandeur

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The Mahi Sovereign: A Vintage Persian Tabriz Masterpiece of Refined Grandeur

A captivating expression of Persian connoisseurship, this hand-knotted wool and silk vintage Mahi Tabriz rug possesses the disciplined elegance and impeccable workmanship associated with accomplished Tabriz weaving. Its imposing scale becomes a canvas for thousands of precisely articulated forms, creating an impression of quiet prestige from afar and astonishing complexity at close range. The silk detailing introduces a subtle luminosity across the pile, lending the surface the sumptuous character expected of a stunning masterwork created for an evocative interior. 

At the heart of the exceptional composition rests a monumental concentric medallion formed through successive scalloped layers, each densely filled with the iconic Herati, or Mahi, pattern. This ancient vocabulary centers a flower within a diamond-like framework accompanied by curling lanceolate leaves traditionally interpreted as fish. The poetic association describes fish swimming beneath the surface of a garden pool toward the reflection of the moon—a compelling image connected with water, life, abundance, and the eternal rhythms of nature. Palmette pendants extend from the central axis, giving the medallion an almost architectural authority.

The revered Mahi pattern continues across the expansive field with remarkable consistency, producing a mesmerizing network whose repetition suggests infinity. Layered corner spandrels descend toward the center in scalloped tiers, reinforcing the medallion while creating an illusion of depth reminiscent of nested vaults or ornamental Persian architecture. Within this ordered geometry, floral forms symbolize growth and renewal, while the uninterrupted rhythm of the Herati lattice conveys continuity. The result balances meticulous precision with botanical grace, revealing the intellectual sophistication behind the design.

A stately Herati border encloses the extraordinary masterpiece with palmettes, blossoms, scrolling foliage, and rhythmic floral devices, accompanied by numerous slender guard bands that create the effect of an elaborate frame. This abundance of ornament is controlled with refined poise, allowing every element to contribute to a unified whole. Created for a collector who appreciates intricacy, pedigree, and artisanal distinction, this vintage Persian Tabriz transcends decoration to become a statement of cultivated status—an exquisite work of art whose grandeur reveals itself through detail.

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Hand knotted wool. Hand knotted silk.
Measures: 11'04 x 16'05.
Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century. See less