Antique Oversize Persian Serapi Heriz Carpet 47604

Antique Large Oversize Heriz Serapi Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Turn of the 20th Century – Here is an exemplary antique Oriental rug – an antique Persian Serapi Heriz carpet, beautifully composed and resplendent with the finest elements of Persian rug design. Drawn with an impeccable precision and impressive attention to detail, this antique Persian Serapi carpet showcases an absolutely remarkable octofoil medallion, as well as an amazing collection of traditional Persian detail elements. A gorgeous pallet of traditional tones further emphasizes these design elements, including a striking series of light blue borders, beautifully decorated with amazingly detailed floral elements and symbol-steeped, sinuous vine scrolls. All of these beautifully frames and anticipates the beautiful field, which is impressively detailed and classically composed. The fetching octofoil medallion that defines so much of this antique Persian Serapi Jeriz masterpiece is characterized by a beautiful shade of ivory, containing deep blue salmon tones within. Beautifully articulated palmettes and gracefully rendered vine scrolls with distinct borders and sharp outlines have a an impressive overall effect when set against the contrasting colors. Further detail elements appear throughout this magnificent carpet, each seemingly more beautifully articulated than the previous. A truly wonderful example of one of the most important antique Persian rug styles, this exceptional Serapi Heriz rug showcases a tremendously detailed weaving, a lasting testament to the artisans responsible for its composition more than a century ago.