Number (sold)
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Origin Tabriz
Style Tree
Size 340 x 214
Age 1880
A most unusual carpet from the acclaimed Hajji Jalili school, it depicts a Tree of Life that rises across the central axis. Slightly above the halfway mark is a blue pond, from which spiral out a number of arabesque curls bearing hoopoe birds of Quranic symbolism from the story of Balqis, the Queen of Sheba. The ruby red field is truly attractive, particularly how it is complemented by the brown bark of the tree and the blues of the pond and leaves. The quintessential Hajji Jalili workshop border is on show, executed with finesse and elegance. The proportions are quite unusual suggesting this may have been a special commission.
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