#2566
AGE & ORIGIN:
c. 1910
Persia
OVERVIEW:
Where to begin? There’s a reason we’ve chosen the ‘Regal’ prefix to this incredible example of an early 20th C. Malayer.
The theme: a tree of life, represented by an imposing central Cypress nestled within a three-sided arch, no doubt harkening to the iconic Persian iwans. The garden continues within the overhead and flank sections of the iwan, represented in boteh, palmettes, smaller cypress trees and even small birds, perhaps parrots.
Of course, the garden and homage to Persia’s cultural heritage continues below the arch-proper with vivid depictions of incredibly detailed Peacocks with appropriately emerald tailfeathers, and perhaps the most stunning and attention-grabbing detail, dual lions attacking bulls; a motif as old as Persepolis and the Achaemenid Empire which built the stone reliefs depicting it.
A truly remarkable piece that manages to mix many of the oldest and greatest forms of Persian culture within an artform of the same pedigree.
CONDITION:
One patched area of a minor border, and two areas of slight old moth damage. While not typical, we can provide a quote for re-weaving and re-knotting of the affected areas for this piece upon request.
NOTES:
Photos taken both indoors and outdoors.
Variations in pile, mostly medium.
Small variation (~1”-3”) in total width
One fringe has been overcasted and the other has been sewn shut to prevent unraveling.
Area around patch is slightly raised.
#2566
AGE & ORIGIN:
c. 1910
Persia
OVERVIEW:
Where to begin? There’s a reason we’ve chosen the ‘Regal’ prefix to this incredible example of an early 20th C. Malayer.
The theme: a tree of life, represented by an imposing central Cypress nestled within a three-sided arch, no doubt harkening to the iconic Persian iwans. The garden continues within the overhead and flank sections of the iwan, represented in boteh, palmettes, smaller cypress trees and even small birds, perhaps parrots.
Of course, the garden and homage to Persia’s cultural heritage continues below the arch-proper with vivid depictions of incredibly detailed Peacocks with appropriately emerald tailfeathers, and perhaps the most stunning and attention-grabbing detail, dual lions attacking bulls; a motif as old as Persepolis and the Achaemenid Empire which built the stone reliefs depicting it.
A truly remarkable piece that manages to mix many of the oldest and greatest forms of Persian culture within an artform of the same pedigree.
CONDITION:
One patched area of a minor border, and two areas of slight old moth damage. While not typical, we can provide a quote for re-weaving and re-knotting of the affected areas for this piece upon request.
NOTES:
Photos taken both indoors and outdoors.
Variations in pile, mostly medium.
Small variation (~1”-3”) in total width
One fringe has been overcasted and the other has been sewn shut to prevent unraveling.
Area around patch is slightly raised.
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