79681 Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 10'00 x 13'10.
An Imperial Crest: Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Noble Grandeur
This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Heriz rug, woven in the late 19th century, is a commanding expression of Persian artistry at its most stately and enduring. Born in the celebrated workshops and village looms of northwest Iran, Heriz carpets from this period are revered for their monumental geometry, architectural strength, and aristocratic presence. The commanding red field radiates warmth, prestige, and ceremonial splendor, immediately evoking the atmosphere of a grand salon, paneled library, or formal drawing room. This is the kind of heirloom that does more than furnish a space—it confers lineage, taste, and cultivated authority.
At the heart of the exceptional composition rests a magnificent navy blue and red octofoil medallion, a masterful emblem of harmony and sovereign balance. Its faceted form suggests the union of earth and cosmos, a geometry long associated with order, protection, and eternal continuity in Persian design. Within the majestic medallion, one can discern a finely orchestrated constellation of rosettes, angular palmettes, stylized lotus blossoms, and branching vinery, each symbol layered with meaning. The rosette signifies wholeness and celestial perfection, while the lotus speaks to rebirth, transcendence, and immortality. Serrated leaves and rectilinear vines lend movement and vitality, creating the sense of a flourishing garden distilled into a heraldic centerpiece. The entire medallion is elegantly outlined with cerulean blue acanthus scrollwork, whose classical curling leaves symbolize enduring life and cultivated sophistication.
Anchoring the medallion at either end are luminous pink lotus pendants, flame-like extensions that recall sacred blossoms opening toward eternity. These pendants act as visual axes, drawing the eye vertically through the field and reinforcing the carpet’s sense of regal symmetry. Surrounding this central axis, the red field unfolds in a richly articulated arrangement of stylized florals, angular leaves, budding vines, and symbolic botanical devices. Here, the design evokes the Persian vision of the Garden of Paradise—a woven metaphor for abundance, spiritual renewal, and worldly refinement. The red and camel corner spandrels, outlined with red acanthus, echo the iconic motifs within the field, creating a beautifully resolved architectural frame that enhances the medallion’s commanding presence while lending warmth and depth to the overall composition.
Encasing the extraordinary masterpiece is a distinguished navy blue Herati rosette border, one of the most revered motifs in Persian weaving. The Herati design, often interpreted as a flower within a diamond flanked by serrated leaves, symbolizing the water garden, fertility, and perpetual life. Here it is rendered with remarkable precision, creating a rhythmic perimeter of refinement and protection. The double guard borders lend additional structure, emphasizing the carpet’s tailored elegance and formal pedigree. This exquisite work of art is a Persian artifact of unmistakable stature—ideally suited for English manor interiors, Baroque settings, Jacobean libraries, or contemporary residences seeking heritage, gravitas, and enduring prestige. It is not merely a rug, but a declaration of connoisseurship and inherited distinction.
- Abrash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 10'00 x 13'10.
- Pile Height: 0.22 of an inch.
- Date: 1890's. Late 19th Century.
