Meshad Persian Antique Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB7250 12'2" × 16'2" $65,000

This antique Persian Meshad rug, woven around 1900 in northeastern Persia, is a hand-knotted wool carpet that reflects the city’s respected weaving tradition.

The warm tan field is filled with an allover lattice of floral rosettes, small medallion-like blossoms, and angular vine links that create a measured, architectural rhythm. Instead of a central medallion, the design unfolds evenly across the surface, giving the rug a composed formal presence while preserving the delicacy of its botanic ornament.

A dark brown main border frames the field with scrolling palmettes and stylized flowers, while lighter guard borders soften the edge. The time-worn palette of warm tan, light beige, taupe, and muted blue lends the piece an understated elegance. It is especially well suited to traditional interiors or layered contemporary rooms that call for antique texture, pattern, and quiet distinction.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.