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The Imperial Garden: A Late 19th Century Indian Agra Palace Masterpiece
$12,600
£9,524.14
€10,924.59
CA$17,564.92
A$19,120.85
CHF 10,149.35
MX$230,064.94
NOK 128,606.11
SEK 117,839.54
DKK 81,584.15
About the Item
74351 Rare Late 19th Century Antique Indian Agra Rug, 11'04 x 14'00. In the grand tradition of Mughal artistry, this Late 19th Century hand-knotted wool Indian Agra palace rug stands as a masterwork of elegance and cultivated taste. Woven during an era when India’s royal ateliers were producing carpets for the great courts and palaces of the world, this extraordinary masterpiece captures the refined harmony of Persian design with the luxurious softness and scale of Indian craftsmanship. Every precious knot speaks to a legacy of regal patronage and cultural exchange, embodying an aesthetic that is both timeless and transcendent—a relic of empire reimagined for the connoisseur of today.
The softly distressed field reveals a mesmerizing all-over Herati pattern, its rhythmic geometry and floral intricacy evoking the eternal balance between nature and order. Known also as the Mahi or “fish” design, this signature motif symbolizes abundance and continuity, rendered here in an exquisite palette of sun-washed golden beige, rose, and taupe. The pattern unfurls with the graceful symmetry of a formal garden—each blossom, leaf, and tendril meticulously interlaced to form a living tableau of botanical poetry. This visual cadence, faded by time yet untouched in sophistication, transforms this cherished treasure into an object of both aesthetic and historical depth.
The exclusive composition is beautifully framed by a botanical border, its arabesques of floral rosettes and vine scrolls creating a noble enclosure for the central field. Flanked by fine inner and outer guard bands, the border brings a sense of architectural proportion reminiscent of carved marble friezes or the inlay work of the Taj Mahal. The delicate abrashed hues across the surface—soft golds dissolving into muted blush and sand—lend the rug a luminous patina that can only be achieved through a century of graceful aging.
This one-of-a-kind antique Agra rug is not merely a furnishing—it is a statement of cultivated legacy. To own it is to possess a fragment of the past that has transcended time, an exquisite work of art that anchors modern spaces in heritage and quiet grandeur. Perfect for a grand salon, library, or collector’s residence, it resonates with understated majesty and the rare authenticity that only true craftsmanship bestows. In its faded elegance lies the ultimate expression of luxury: a beauty that endures, whispers, and never needs to shout.
Distressed. Desirable Age Wear.
Abrash. Antique Wash.
Hand-knotted wool.
Made in India.
Measures: 11'04 x 14'00.
Pile Height: 0.15 of an inch.
Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 136 in (345.44 cm)Length: 168 in (426.72 cm)
- Style:Aesthetic Movement (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1880-1889
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash. Antique Wash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 74351 Antique Indian Agra Rug, 11 04 x 14 001stDibs: LU94291119044
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