A pictorial Kashan 'Mohtasham' rug, central Persia, circa 1890

A PICTORIAL KASHAN 'MOHTASHAM' RUG
CENTRAL PERSIA, CIRCA 1890
Depicting a scene from the epic Persian poem of Layla and Majnun, full pile throughout, a couple of minute spot marks, frayed original purple silk selvages, overall very good condition
6ft.6in. x 4ft.1in. (202cm. x 131cm.)

The weaver depicts a painterly scene where the drawn figure of Majnun is seated before Layla beneath the broad branches of a weeping willow. The figures of numerous wild animals such as a lion, tiger, jaguar and antelope are beautifully depicted and represent the animals that would have roamed the wild landscape.