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Antique Shahsevan Rug - Mid 19th Century

$3,700
£2,825.27
€3,385.84
CA$5,326.43
A$5,491.85
CHF 3,096.45
MX$70,292.03
NOK 35,701.66
SEK 37,341.84
DKK 25,317.88

About the Item

This rare mid 19th century Persian Shahsevan rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a dense all over display of diagonal floral "lattice" or blossom motifs anchored within a deep midnight indigo field. This structural balance between the rhythmic, multi colored floral sprays and the surrounding vibrant madder red border—filled with stylized bird and ancestral geometric symbols—reflects the pinnacle of the Northwest Persian nomadic weaving tradition. Textiles of this era from the Shahsevan tribes are world renowned for their extraordinary graphic clarity and the use of a complex symbolic vocabulary that represents a distinct artistic language developed over centuries of regional heritage. The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary midnight indigo ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of madder red golden ochre and sapphire blue. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural dyes over 170 years ago exhibit a chromatic strength and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest mid 19th century tribal productions. The inclusion of a sophisticated primary border containing a rhythmic sequence of reciprocating bird like motifs and multiple geometric guard bands creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior wool quality and technical finesse. Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand spun local wool with a characteristically sturdy handle and a rich historical patina. The exceptional clarity of the decorative outlines specifically the minute internal details of the floral blossoms and the precisely rendered symmetry of the multiple serrated borders distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic mid 19th century Shahsevan. Ultimately this rug represents a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global museum level collectors.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 45.28 in (115 cm)Length: 72.84 in (185 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
    Caucasus
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850's
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sultanahmet, TR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7849249686412

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