44604 Antique Agra, India, late nineteenth century - In the grand, classic Mughal tradition, a lush design of swaying vines, leaves, and palmettes undulates gracefully across  More »

44604 Antique Agra, India, late nineteenth century - In the grand, classic Mughal tradition, a lush design of swaying vines, leaves, and palmettes undulates gracefully across the rich red field of this superb antique Agra. The curling ‘sickle’ leaves are the hallmark of the ‘Herati’ pattern in its classic Indo-Persian form, as are the lovely, sinuous cloudbands derived from Chinese court carpets and textiles. A distinctive repeating pattern of palmettes flanked by sickle leaves comprises the main border, set against a gold ground in pleasing contrast to the field. Seldom do late nineteenth-century Agra’s capture so well the effect and presence of the classical Mughal carpets that inspired them. Style: Agra Origin: India Size: 16 ft 06 in x 19 ft 02 in (5.03 m x 5.84 m)   « Less

Antique Ghiordes Carpet, circa 1900 Highly reminiscent of the carpets from nearby Oushak, this lovely antique Ghiordes has an elegant medallion design with cornerpieces  More »

Antique Ghiordes Carpet, circa 1900 Highly reminiscent of the carpets from nearby Oushak, this lovely antique Ghiordes has an elegant medallion design with cornerpieces surrounding delicate viney floral sprays that float amidst the open field. Because of the extremely soft and delicate coloration with minimal contrast, much of the design recedes from the viewers notice, providing an impression of simplicity and openness. The border continues this approach in a slightly darker palette. The lustrous wool nicely complements the delicate effects of the color. Style: Giordes Origin: Turkey Size: 17 ft 06 in x 19 ft 03 in (5.33 m x 5.87 m)   « Less

Antique Gabbeh, Southwest Persia, early twentieth centuryTiny animals in red green, blue, and apricot tones cavort across the striated tan and brown field of this charming  More »

Antique Gabbeh, Southwest Persia, early twentieth centuryTiny animals in red green, blue, and apricot tones cavort across the striated tan and brown field of this charming little nomadic Gabbeh, like a tribal flock in the desert sand. Strikingly modern in its sense of design and color, the rug utilizes no framing border, allowing the imagery to function as a glimpse of limitless space and depth. The wool is lustrous, the pile thick and meaty, making the rug as tactile and physically sensuous as it is lovely to the eye. Size: 2. ft 01 in x 5. ft 08 in (0.64 m x 1.73 m)   « Less

Style: Kashan Origin: Iran Size: 1. ft 09 in x 1. ft 08 in (0.53 m x 0.51 m)

Style: Kashan Origin: Iran Size: 1. ft 09 in x 1. ft 08 in (0.53 m x 0.51 m)   « Less

Woven for a high-ranking civilian official, this traditional Chinese rank badge depicts a peacock, which is the traditional bird associated with the third rank. This  More »

Woven for a high-ranking civilian official, this traditional Chinese rank badge depicts a peacock, which is the traditional bird associated with the third rank. This exquisite rank badge is embroidered with a shimmering gold background decorated with scrollwork and fretted pinyan wan motifs. In addition to the gilded embellishments used throughout the peacock’s tail feathers and body as well as the shou character and bat border, the subtle shade of celadon-green is continued in the clouds, ocean waves and lishui striped water. Size: 1. ft x 1. ft (0.30 m x 0.30 m)   « Less

Woven for a civilian scholar with a second rank title, this Chinese rank badge features a left-facing golden pheasant. The golden pheasant is a traditional symbol of  More »

Woven for a civilian scholar with a second rank title, this Chinese rank badge features a left-facing golden pheasant. The golden pheasant is a traditional symbol of courage, identified by the two prominent tail feathers. The all-over pattern of ruyi-style clouds that covers the field contrasts strongly against the colorful wings and geometric details that decorate the golden pheasant. A border of oxidized pinyin wan keyscrolls completes this bold second rank badge. Size: 1. ft x 1. ft (0.30 m x 0.30 m)   « Less

Antique Chinese Rank Badge, China, Early 19th Century - Woven for the wife of a fourth rank military official, this Chinese rank badge depicts a stylized tiger symbolizing  More »

Antique Chinese Rank Badge, China, Early 19th Century - Woven for the wife of a fourth rank military official, this Chinese rank badge depicts a stylized tiger symbolizing courage and ferocity. In addition the minute painted stripes, the hindquarter of the tiger is decorated with the characteristic whorled fur. Lotus blossoms, chrysanthemum motifs and serpentine cloudbands decorate the background while endless knots and colorful fish emerge between the traditional wave patterns. Pinyin wan borders, cloud motifs and water decorated with tonal lishui stripes complete this traditional rank badge. Size: 1. ft x 1. ft (0.30 m x 0.30 m)   « Less

Antique Chinese Rank Badge, China, Early 19th Century - This ninth rank badge features a traditional paradise flycatcher, which displays the signature dual tail feathers  More »

Antique Chinese Rank Badge, China, Early 19th Century - This ninth rank badge features a traditional paradise flycatcher, which displays the signature dual tail feathers decorated with colorful roundels. Woven with a formal composition, the paradise flycatcher faces left toward the sun, which is the symbol of the emperor. Metallic scrollwork and gold embroidery decorate the fretwork border and background while lotus blossoms, peonies and traditional ruyi-style clouds in gradient shades of indigo blue fill the sky. Tonal lishui stripes and reflective clouds complete the chao tidal field leading to the patterned waves strewn with symbolic Buddhist emblems. Size: 1. ft x 1. ft (0.30 m x 0.30 m)   « Less

Antique "Pao Tao" Peking Rug, China, early twentieth century - Straddling the line between ornament and pictorial imagery, a leafy trees emerge from a mountain top at either  More »

Antique "Pao Tao" Peking Rug, China, early twentieth century - Straddling the line between ornament and pictorial imagery, a leafy trees emerge from a mountain top at either end of the field of this lovely antique Peking. Deer stand next to the tree while birds alight on the branches. Classic Chinese running dog and fretwork borders enclose the field. The rich boldness of the design is offset by the cool subdued palette of dark and light blues and tan. Size: 2. ft 04 in x 4. ft 04 in (0.71 m x 1.32 m)   « Less

Style: Art Deco Origin: Scandinavia Size: 2. ft 08 in x 3. ft 10 in (0.81 m x 1.17 m)

Style: Art Deco Origin: Scandinavia Size: 2. ft 08 in x 3. ft 10 in (0.81 m x 1.17 m)   « Less