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The Imperial Garden: An Early 20th Century Persian Mahal Masterpiece
$8,250
£6,396.81
€7,258.38
CA$11,826.02
A$12,859.11
CHF 6,775.50
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NOK 85,181.68
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About the Item
78529 Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 10'04 x 14'00. Bathed in the timeless patina of history, this hand-knotted wool Persian Mahal rug embodies the rare equilibrium between grandeur and grace. Each precious knot was set with the confidence of an artisan who understood beauty not as decoration, but as inheritance. The deep indigo field unfolds like a moonlit garden, where a constellation of stylized palmettes, lotus blossoms, and curling vinery bloom in a rhythmic allover composition. Hints of madder red, sky blue, and earth-tones whisper through the surface, their hues mellowed by over a century of natural oxidation and candlelit evenings.
True to the esteemed weaving traditions of the Mahal district within greater Sultanabad, this extraordinary masterpiece reveals the quiet sophistication that once captivated Western collectors during the early export era. Its hand-spun wool carries the gentle irregularities of the loom—an unrepeatable signature of the human hand—while the composition’s balance betrays a subtle architectural intelligence. The result is an exquisite work of art of motion and stillness, ornament and order, harmony and individuality—a reflection of Persia’s enduring aesthetic soul at the dawn of the modern age.
The regal border, rendered in tones of madder and coral, forms a noble frame of angular palmettes and scrolling tendrils, each motif echoing the rhythmic cadence of garden walls enclosing paradise. Within these borders, the artistry unfolds like poetry in repetition—never identical, always intentional. The ivory and blue guard bands add a luminous punctuation to the field’s deep nocturnal ground, invoking both protection and perfection in their sacred geometry.
Now softened by time and touched by the hand of history, this antique Mahal rug carries with it an allure that transcends mere design—it is an heirloom of provenance and prestige. Its surface tells of footsteps from another century, of candlelit salons and whispered conversations, of elegance meant not for display, but for legacy. In today’s refined interiors, this masterpiece stands as both a statement of taste and a testament to the enduring beauty of human craftsmanship.
Rendered in variegated shades of navy blue, brick red, beige, tan, rose, cerulean, taupe, sky blue, pink, brown and green with other accent colors.
Distressed. Desirable Age Wear.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 10'04 x 14'00.
Pile Height: 0.22 of an inch.
Date: 1910s. Early 20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 124 in (314.96 cm)Length: 168 in (426.72 cm)
- Style:Rustic (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1910-1919
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 78529 Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 10'04 x 14'001stDibs: LU942935091032
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