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Persian · Late 19th Century

The Golden Mohtasham

Mohtasham of Kashan remains the most celebrated name in nineteenth-century Persian weaving, and pieces attributed to his workshop are keenly sought. This example carries an uncommon golden field, shaded with brown and anchored in indigo.

Mohtasham, a famous designer from Kashan, known for his rug designs. 19th century piece.

All-over Zell-ol-Soltan design — repeating vases of roses with paired birds in gold and saffron on an indigo ground; ivory border.

Size
6′6″ × 4′3″
Style
Persian — Kashan
Era
Late 19th Century
Pile
Wool on Cotton
Foundation
Cotton
Weave
Hand-knotted
Dyes
Natural Vegetable
Condition
Excellemt

Some photographs are styled visualisations; the piece itself is photographed unretouched.