Exceptional, important fine antique Tabriz Djaffer rug (Pers - Lot 89

Exceptional, important fine antique Tabriz Djaffer rug (Persia), late 19th century Workshop of the famous Djaffer Master, attached to the Shah's royal workshop. High-quality silky lambswool pile on cotton backing. Slight natural oxidation (proof of age). Fairly good overall condition. Remarkable fineness and density, approx. 7,000 knots per dm2. Beige field decorated with three interlocking geometric medallions in brick, anthracite and ivory, inlaid with Herati motifs: semistem palmettes of stylized flowers and foliage in the shape of diamonds. Four spandrels echo the central medallion. Eleven borders, the main one with floral buds surrounded by fine crenellated branches. H_393 cm L_284 cm Expert : Frank Kassapian