(High-Collectible-Plus) (One of 70 "Best-of-Their-Type Rugs" Sold in 2025)  The highest tier of early Mohtasham Kashan rugs is universally acclaimed for using unfathomably fine knotting, opulent silky lamb’s wool, and layered chromatic delicacy unmatched by other floral traditions. Among the very finite number of truly great Mohtashams that were woven, only a precious few remain from the first part of the 19th century and offer an enviable opportunity to view the height of this style, where a profound balance and harmony are maintained among diverse and visually powerful elements. This staggeringly beautiful carpet presents an essentially multi-medallion allover pattern with shapes based on Persian tiles as “compartment” designs. Portions of the kaleidoscopic centerpiece are the corner spandrels harkening to the continuation of this pattern beyond the frame. Expertly subtle color shifts in the wide-ranging, painstakingly brewed palette covertly bolsters its sumptuous visual display. The kinetic border of palmettes and a sweeping cinnabar red garland respectfully holds the field’s softly pulsating order.

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