MOHTASHAM KASHAN COLUMN
Central Persian (SOLD)

(High-Collectible) ("Best-of-its-Type Sold in 2020”) Obtained from a European collector of Mohtashams, this breath-taking 200-year-old piece presents an extremely rarely woven “double column” design borrowed, scholars say, from 18th century Anatolian rugs. The design has been thoroughly grounded in Persian architecture with realistic archways behind which grows a phantasmagorical Tree of Life and attending prolific vinery. The columns are of particular focus because it is their diagonally striped pillars that dramatically sets off the astonishing, heavy laden blossoms and foliage. Limbs from the tree reach upward sprouting enormous dahlias and other more imagined blossoms and leaves, some seeming to move upward, while others dangle. The boldest artistic flourish in this majestic piece is the intentionally subdued coloration of the fecund carpet’s garden, employing a pastel palette of salmon, ochre, blush, fern and pistachio green, contrasted with a deeper Mediterranean blue. Learn About This Rug Type