Important Antique Persian Kashan Mohtasham handwoven palace size carpet. A large Circa 1880 finely woven Kashan Mohtasham carpet measuring approx. 12 feet 5 inches wide by 18 feet 11 inches long. it weights about 107 pounds. A highly complex & detailed precision weaving from the last quarter of the 19th century. This lovely carpet had been in the same prominent southern family for over four generations.Additional Info: The term Mohtasham means Noble in the farsi language and it is synonymous with the finest carpets made in city of Kashan in the late 19th century. Clearly the work of a highly skilled master weaver, Mohtasham carpets are characterized by the soft, velvet like kork wool. Their designs are distinguished by an almost calligraphic quality where the floral patterns are typical of the so-called renaissance period of carpet weaving in Persia. The compositions are typically rendered with a sublime complexity, carefully angular design blended with a refined almost abstract translucent palette.The exceptional, crisp design of the present lot offers us a rare chance to fully appreciate the visual and tactile qualities of Mohtasham carpets, placing it at the pinnacle of the Persian weaving tradition. A superb antique kashan carpet well deserving of the term Mohtasham (Noble).FREE SHIPPING TO ANY USA IN LAND DESTINATION.

A used carpet, Areas of wear with some foundations & knot heads exposed, areas of moth damages, added fringes, a soft and supple handle carpet. All lots are sold as is, Please visit the showroom during the preview hours to examine the lot in person or examine all the 20 images posted and emails us all your questions or concerns before placing your bid.