Fine Weave Floral Shield Pattern Antique Ivory Persian Room Size Lavar Kerman Rug

$22,500.00

This magnificent antique Persian Lavar Kerman rug, dating from the late nineteenth century, is a superlative example of the "Masterpiece" era of Kerman weaving. Historically, the village of Lavar (or Ravar) near the city of Kerman was recognized as the source of the most technically refined and artistically sophisticated carpets in the region. While fine antique Persian Kerman rugs were known for their elegance, a "Lavar" designation signifies a higher knot density, a more "painterly" precision in drawing, and a softer, more luxurious wool. This specific room-sized specimen is defined by its luminous ivory field and a rare "shield" floral pattern, a design that represents a sophisticated evolution of classical Safavid motifs into the romantic, neoclassical aesthetic favored by the nineteenth-century global elite.