79690 Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 09'01 x 11'05. The Kufic Lattice: An Antique Persian Tabriz Masterpiece of Timeless Splendor This hand knotted wool antique Persian Tabriz rug from the early 20th century presents a striking fusion of architectural geometry and the classical Persian garden. Its expansive field is organized through a highly specialized Konagkend-inspired lattice, where monumental botanical forms, angular arabesques, and pseudo-Kufic devices create an atmosphere of cultivated grandeur. The disciplined symmetry reflects the celebrated precision of Tabriz craftsmanship, giving this stunning masterwork the commanding presence of an heirloom conceived for an important interior. Large geometric lotus blossoms anchor the exceptional composition, carrying ancient associations with rebirth and immortality, while structured lily clusters introduce iconic emblems of purity and spirituality. Serrated leaves travel along the branching framework as symbols of regeneration, turning the field into an abstract garden governed by order and continuity. Their repetition creates a visual cadence that draws the eye across the surface, revealing a remarkable density of ornament without diminishing the clarity of its underlying structure. Among the botanical passages appear angular, interlocking S-shaped forms recalling stylized dragons—an enduring symbol of power within the broader artistic traditions that influenced Persian decorative arts. Most distinctive, however, are the pseudo-Kufic elements integrated directly into the inner design. These archaic-looking forms evoke the prestige of historic calligraphy without functioning as readable inscriptions; transformed into pure ornament, they lend the carpet an almost architectural authority, suggesting gateways, crenellations, and sacred geometry arranged within a private paradise. A commanding Kufic border encloses the field, reinforced by botanical meander guard borders that temper its geometric strength with rhythmic foliage. The layered perimeter gives the exquisite work of art the character of an illuminated manuscript or ceremonial architectural enclosure, preserving the symbolic world held within. Rare in visual complexity and distinguished by its scholarly design vocabulary, this antique Tabriz is an extraordinary masterpiece of provenance, artistry, and enduring status—a marriage of Persian floral symbolism and geometric sophistication. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 09'01 x 11'05. Pile Height: 0.20 of an inch. Date: 1920's. Early 20th Century.
