Antique Room Size Geometric Persian Dragon Design Heriz Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Country of origin: Early 20th Century – This exceptional antique Persian Heriz rug showcases a superlative interpretation of the traditional dragon and blossom pattern. Intensely detailed harshang motifs filled with ancient symbols form a living trellis that covers the richly colored ground. The colorful blossoms feature intricate contrasting outlines and clear colors that are juxtaposed against the regal midnight blue ground. Warm camel-colored borders filled with poly chromatic turtle-and-vine scroll motifs reflect the dazzling decorator’s colors that appear within the superbly styled field. Each decorative botanical figure is an elaborate microcosm that reflects the intricacies of the lavish dragon pattern and takes these decorative devices to exponential heights.
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Antique Tribal Persian Dragon Heriz Rug 48874
Size: 9 ft 8 in x 12 ft 5 in (2.95 m x 3.78 m)
Origin: Persian Rugs
Style: Heriz Rugs
Woven in the early 20th century, this exemplary antique Persian Heriz rug depicts a resplendent Caucasian-influenced dragon pattern rendered in an old-world style.
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