Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Mosque Prayer Rug 2’4 x 5’7 Ming Dynasty bronze Embroidered rosettes in the borders

Embroidered rosettes in the borders and linear talismanic motifs in the field lend both aesthetic rhythm and symbolic weight to the composition

contributing to its authentic historical narrative

combining beauty

is a compelling example of the artist’s mature period and a powerful addition to any collection of American visionary or surrealist art

Its versatile design makes it suitable for a variety of spaces

Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Mosque Prayer Rug 2’4 x 5’7 Ming Dynasty bronze Embroidered rosettes in the bordersThis 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