(Connoisseur-Caliber) This fantastical Persian Tehran rug is a prime example of the rarely found and highly prized "Vase” design. Within a spectacular gardenscape of flower-laden trees the opulent namesake vessel stands on a pedestal under an elaborately defined archway held aloft by slender columns. Each lively bloom found in this parchment-hued reserve is individualized, proliferating from sturdy branches in a magical display of diverse species. Its color palette consists of luscious cranberry and rosy hues pleasantly interrupted by flashes of tangerine, hunter green, Robin’s egg blue, and soft celadon. The successful juxtaposition of these intense chromas balanced by more delicately engineered shades ensures this piece remains fresh and present to the eye. Its finely textured surface is made real through the weaver’s painterly eye for light and shadow, creating an intriguing sense of depth. The bustling border is a full-on aviary with myriad exotic species drawn with animated, expressive nuance. In the upper band, luminous blues give way to cerulean, while a rare leaf green makes its only appearance in the entire composition. This some century and a half old rug from the City tradition remains in unfathomable heavy pile condition.

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