Pair Of Small Mat Size Antique Karabagh Lion Rugs 70036

A Beautiful Pair Of Two Small Mat Size Antique Karabagh Lion Rugs, Country Of Origin / Rug Type: Antique Caucasian Rugs, Circa Date: Late 19th Century – This unique lion design pair of antique Karabagh rugs are an important representation of late 19th century artwork. This small pair of antique Caucasian rugs are identical and only approximately 1 foot x 1 foot square. This indicates their use as small antique scatter size mats or decorative elements of the room. However, there is still a lot that can be discerned from these seemingly simple objects.

First off, the lion designs are carried out using tone on tone shades of brown. They both have geometric borders. One interesting characteristic of these antique square size rugs is that they both have an identical shape, but it is apparent that they were not intended to be the exact same copies of each other. The one on the right is lighter than the one on the left. The one on the left appears to have a bolder mane than the one on the right. Upon close examination, one can tell that this is not simply due to the fading of the threads over time but was a decisive move on the part of the artist.

The lion has been a symbol of royalty for many centuries. This brings up the question of who they were made for and why. There are many possibilities, and no one will ever know the real answer, but it is fun to consider the possibilities. For instance, are the two lines different because they represent a king and queen, and what was the occasion for their creation?

One thing that you can tell is that they were well used and did not sit around as a simply decorative item. The wear spots and fraying around the edges suggests that they were a practical object that received heavy use.

These mat size antique Karabagh lion rugs are a curiosity that bring up many more questions than they answer. They would be an excellent pair framed and hung on the wall to be enjoyed and admired for many years to come. They are unusual antique rugs and would be an excellent piece of artwork for any interior design.