Number 534
Type Workshop
Material Silk
Origin Tehran
Style Animal
Size 201 x 136
Age 1920
It is extremely rare to find a pure silk Tehran rug. I have seen 4 in my career so far and that makes them one of the rarest types to have. This beautifully articulated masterpiece has an attractive calligraphic border, the central bottom cartouche of which is signed "Baft-e Tehran, Amal-e Kardan". This means it was woven in the city of Tehran by the weaver "Kardan". The signature certifies its authenticity and it is a very very exceptional feature. A signed silk Tehran!
The carpet itself presents a landscape of exotic beasts and birds. Flocks of Phoenix birds with exotically fluffy tail feathers flutter around the medallion and spandrels while animal combat scenes occupy the blood red field.
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