Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Mosque Prayer Rug 2’4 x 5’7 Ming Dynasty bronze Fictitious marine painter

Fictitious marine painter

making each drawer a delight to behold

Its versatile design makes it suitable for a variety of spaces

4h x 9w x 3d

adorned with red upholstered seats

Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Mosque Prayer Rug 2’4 x 5’7 Ming Dynasty bronze Fictitious marine painterThis striking Afghan prayer rug, attributed to the Kizil Ayak sub tribe of the Ersari Turkmen, presents an elaborate architectural depiction of a mosque rendered in deeply saturated hues of rust, ivory, and black. Likely woven in the early 20th century, the rug captures a stylized interpretation of the Kaaba at Mecca, flanked by symmetrical towers and minarets, all surrounded by latticework and geometric framing motifs. Rugs of this type were often