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The Midnight Conservatory: An Antique Boteh Masterpiece of Noble Poetry

$6,900

£5,198.96

€6,076.98

CA$9,771.09

A$9,950.80

CHF 5,712.17

MX$120,074.37

NOK 66,201.25

SEK 67,110.62

DKK 45,434.01

About the Item

76946 Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 04’01 x 08’11. The Midnight Conservatory: An Antique Persian Kerman Masterpiece of Noble Poetry. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Kerman rug embodies the cultivated grandeur of a vanished world, where artistry, symbolism, and aristocratic taste converged within the great weaving ateliers of southeastern Persia. Its hypnotic allover boteh pattern unfolds across the field with rhythmic precision, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of illuminated textiles commissioned for royal residences and distinguished merchant estates. Saturated jewel tones lend the composition remarkable depth, while the dark ground heightens the luminous movement of every scrolling form, giving the rug an almost ceremonial presence within a refined interior. The boteh motif, among the most celebrated symbols in Persian decorative arts, carries centuries of layered meaning. Often interpreted as a flame, cypress tree, seed, or celestial droplet, the boteh signifies eternity, regeneration, spiritual vitality, and the continuity of life itself. Repeated endlessly across the field, these elegant forms create a visual cadence associated with abundance and infinite prosperity. Their curved silhouettes appear almost animated, swaying like sacred cypresses in a royal Persian garden touched by evening light. Such densely woven boteh arrangements became highly prized among collectors for their intellectual sophistication and lyrical ornamentation. Along the borders, richly articulated cartouches frame the composition with stately symmetry, lending the rug an architectural elegance associated with classical Persian manuscript illumination. Rosette meander guard borders introduce an additional layer of ornament, their repeating floral forms symbolizing renewal, divine order, and celestial harmony. Together, the borders create a regal enclosure around the boteh field, intensifying the sense of refinement and elevating the rug into the realm of collectible textile art. Every detail reflects the disciplined mastery for which antique Kerman workshops became internationally renowned during the late nineteenth century. Possessing both visual authority and poetic delicacy, this Persian Kerman offers far more than decorative appeal—it introduces a legacy of connoisseurship into the home. Whether placed within a richly layered traditional setting, an academic interior lined with rare volumes, or a contemporary space seeking warmth and historic depth, the rug commands admiration through its intricate symbolism and enduring craftsmanship. Pieces of this caliber are increasingly sought after by discerning collectors who understand that the finest Persian weavings are not merely furnishings, but heirlooms woven with memory, prestige, and cultural permanence. Rendered in shades dark red, navy blue, black, blue, brown and beige and other accent colors. Abrash. Moth Damage; it has been treated, not repaired. Hand-knotted wool. Measures: 04'01 x 08'11. Date: 1920's. Early 20th Century.

Dimensions:
Width: 49 in (124.46 cm)Length: 107 in (271.78 cm)
Style:
Kirman (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wool,Hand-Knotted
Place of Origin:
India
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1920-1929
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash; moth damage but has been washed and treated.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: 76946 Antique Persian Kerman Rug 04'01 x 08'11 1stDibs: LU94299333931

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