13 x 19 - Red Antique Persian Mashhad Rug - 76601

76601 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Mashhad Rug, 13'01 X 18'11.

Woven in the Late 19th Century, this hand-knotted wool Persian Mashhad palace rug stands as an opulent relic of Persia’s golden age of weaving — a time when artistry was unhurried, materials were of the finest quality, and rugs were created not as furnishings, but as heirlooms for dynasties. To possess such a piece today is to hold a rarefied treasure: a cultural artifact that bridges centuries of history, artistry, and prestige.

At its core, an exquisite eight-point star medallion unfurls across the crimson field, each point crowned with palmette pendants that glimmer like radiant jewels. Surrounding it, an endless profusion of florals — palmettes, rosettes, millefleurs, and curving sickle leaves — create a tapestry of eternal spring, a potent symbol of fertility, paradise, and divine renewal in Persian symbology. Every motif is rendered with exacting precision, a testament to the master weavers of Mashhad whose works were sought after by royalty and connoisseurs across continents.

The ivory spandrels and sumptuous navy-blue corners heighten the drama of the design, echoing the celestial gravitas of the medallion while introducing layers of contrast and balance. Framing this vision is a grand floral border, flanked by inner and outer guard bands of boteh and carnations — protective motifs that speak to the safeguarding of prosperity and legacy. Its monumental scale and extraordinary craftsmanship confirm its original purpose: to grace the palaces and estates of the elite, where only the most resplendent textiles would suffice.

This Late 19th Century Mashhad palace rug is far more than an antique; it is a woven testament to a vanished era of regal splendor. To acquire it is to join a lineage of custodianship, preserving one of the finest expressions of Persian culture and ensuring its story continues. Scarce, irreplaceable, and imbued with symbolic value, it is a piece of history that elevates not just interiors, but legacies.

• Abrash. 
• Hand-knotted wool. 
• Made in Iran. 
• Measures: 13'01 X 18'11.
• Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 13 x 19 Rug.
• Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.