(Connoisseur-Caliber) ("New Arrivals Gallery") The 'boteh' symbol evolved from ancient Zoroastrian and tribal worldviews and has been a central element in Persian weavings for centuries. Afshari weavers of the 19th century strongly favored this important motif and expressed it in graphic, finely etched geometry. In this enchanting Afshar, row after row of proud 'boteh' fill the field, expressing fertility, growth, and the cyclical nature of life, and celebrating the concept that life and potential exist within a single point. Within each stunningly intricate 'Seed of Life' is a hexagonal figure surrounded by elemental flowers portraying the full-grown plant. Although the population of the impressive botehs is enormous, there is still some leftover space, which is deftly filled with small cruciforms within diamonds. Although tiny, they reflect the weavers' connection to the land and their environment and are of great symbolic importance. They offer protection and good fortune, which is thought to be amplified when set in diamonds. Gazing over the grand scope of the field, there is an easy sense of movement as the proportions of each boteh vary ever so slightly, attesting to a masterful yet human touch and again reflecting natural harmony. The spectacular color palette fully expresses the tribal love of bold primary hues and includes tantalizing shades of azure, bronze-gold, carnelian, ivory, and touches of emerald. This incredibly rare and highly collectible room-sized tribal Afshar rug, preserved in fabulous heavy-pile condition at such a substantial age and with richly historic pattern language, will make an extraordinary and exciting addition to the home of any connoisseur of exceptional tribal art.

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