(Connoisseur-Caliber) This antique rug’s relative simplicity and spaciousness of design communicate the confident hand of a dexterous weaver, the inheritor of millennia-deep weaving traditions informed by a nomadic tribal lifestyle. Elemental botanical designs delight the eye and decorate a fascinating central medallion with a slight sunburst halo effect on a spacious deep midnight blue ground, creating a compelling centerpiece in this mat-sized tribal rug. Corner spandrels are quarter-sized versions of similar patterning, while spiky vases harboring art mobile-like flowers are simultaneously pendants that extend from the center. Displaying the Afshar penchant for multiple narrow borders presented as a suite, neatly arranged boteh, or “Seeds of Life” sport lengthy topknots and double latch-hooks (said to represent the Celestial Dragon’s energy) emanate from triangular amulets among other patterns. A masterful interplay between the saturated blue and striking fiery red dyes contribute mightily to transforming this antique Afshar tribal piece into a riveting composition. With its seldom-seen small, almost square dimensions, this piece would fascinate the eye as inherently framed wall art.