Antique Baluch Khorasan Prayer Rug c. Late 19th Century 2’11 x 4’11 Art Deco RadioBar A beautiful mid-19th century pressed

A beautiful mid-19th century pressed glass whale oil lamp

adds an air of understated luxury

With its deep ruby red ground and bold geometric motifs

dating from the late 1830s

This rug is hand-knotted with a wool pile on a wool foundation

Antique Baluch Khorasan Prayer Rug c. Late 19th Century 2’11 x 4’11 Art Deco RadioBar A beautiful mid-19th century pressedWoven in the tribal regions of Khorasan in northeast Iran during the late 19th century, this Baluch prayer rug is a rare and beautifully preserved example of its kind. The field features a mesmerizing pattern of eight pointed star motifssometimes interpreted as celestial snowflakesexecuted in natural dyes of midnight blue, madder red, and soft walnut on a luminous golden ochre ground. The stepped mihrab is flanked by intricately woven side panels and