Small Antique Cream Color Late 19th Century Fine Floral Medallion Design Persian Kerman Rug
| Stock number | 18344 |
| Size | 4 ft 4 in x 6 ft 7 in (1.32 m x 2.01 m) |
| Origin | Persia / Iran |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | Kerman |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
This fine late 19th-century Persian Kerman (Kirman) rug is a masterwork of "City" weaving, representing the height of classical elegance and technical fineness from Southcentral Persia. While the tribal rugs of the Caucasus or the Northwest are defined by their rugged geometry, the Kerman tradition is celebrated for its fluidity, sophisticated floral artistry, and "courtly" refinement. This specific small scatter-size specimen is a "jewel box" textile, distilling the grandeur of a palace carpet into a compact, scholarly format. The composition is centered upon a delicate and complex Floral Medallion, which acts as the architectural heart of the piece. The drawing is remarkably fine, featuring "razor-sharp" execution of tiny botanical details—scrolling vines, blossoming rosettes, and perhaps the iconic boteh (paisley) or "thousand flowers" motif.