AFSHAR, Southeast Persian
4' 2" x 5' 5" Late 19th Century Price: $7,500
(High-Decorative)
Although much beloved by connoisseurs, this superb representative of a classical tribal pattern offers an arresting cruciform blossom design woven with the accomplished clarity and exemplifying the riveting, naturally dyed colors. As an aesthetic triumph and inimitable accessory in a curated decor, this small piece works its magic with four colors: deepest indigo blue, glowing persimmon offset by sapphire, and brilliant gold. Executed with tremendous dexterity as the borders reveal, the design also is subtly and delightfully asymmetrical, an intentional folkloric touch that evokes a valued, timeless aliveness.