Square Size Rustic Antique Persian Heriz Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Late 19th Century – Woven during the 1900’s, this sumptuous antique square size rug from Heriz features a well-proportioned symmetric field decorated with a grand octofoil medallion, jewel-tone spandrels and a stunning brick red background. The central octofoil medallion features poly-chromatic outlines, elegant floral motifs and lotus blossom pendants with recurved petals. Branching vine-scrolls woven in the characteristic angular style of Heriz meander across the broad red field. Ornate guard-bands decorated with minute floral details and formal borders featuring an archetypal pattern of reciprocating turtle motifs and interwoven vine-scrolls surround the superbly colored field. Vibrant turquoise green spandrels with apricot pink accents emphasize the angular geometry and superb colors that make this antique rug from Heriz such a classic, elegant piece.
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Square Size Tribal Geometric Antique Rustic Persian 19th Century Heriz Rug 45220
Size: 6 ft x 6 ft 1 in (1.83 m x 1.85 m)
Origin: Persian Rugs
Style: Heriz Rugs
Angular vinescrolls featuring branching floral sprays and softly oxidized colors decorate the luxurious brick red field of this antique Persian rug from Heriz.
