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The Desert Emblems: An Antique Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Sacred Tribal Lores
$3,500
£2,670.41
€3,040.05
CA$4,919.29
A$5,407.50
CHF 2,838.91
MX$64,299.02
NOK 36,458.06
SEK 33,209.35
DKK 22,714.09
About the Item
61443 Antique Red Persian Shiraz Rug, 03'10 x 07'09. Woven in the storied highlands of southern Iran, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Shiraz rug embodies the raw authority and symbolic depth of nomadic artistry. It reflects a weaving tradition rooted not in commerce, but in identity—where every enigmatic motif carries meaning and every precious knot preserves ancestral memory. This is a collector’s piece shaped by time, movement, and cultural continuity, offering a level of authenticity and gravitas that cannot be replicated.
Anchoring the exclusive composition is a commanding red field, rich and saturated, serving as the ceremonial ground upon which the narrative unfolds. Along the heart of the rug, four hooked navy blue lozenge medallions march rhythmically across the surface, each adorned with scarab motifs—ancient symbols of protection, renewal, and cyclical life. These iconic medallions create a powerful visual cadence, reinforcing the rug’s sense of order and spiritual intent.
Flanking the central axis are stylized Tree of Life motifs, their angular branches rising with quiet strength, symbolizing endurance, lineage, and the continuity between earth and sky. In the celestial corner spandrels, hand-on-hips figures stand boldly—emblems of guardianship, authority, and self-possession—infusing the exceptional composition with a distinctly human presence. The surrounding beige border, densely ornamented with esoteric tribal symbols and framed by an inner red geometric guard band, completes the composition with ceremonial balance and visual authority.
This exquisite work of art is not merely decorative—it is declarative. Designed for interiors that value provenance, narrative, and presence, it commands space with confidence while rewarding close study with layers of meaning. Rare in its symbolism and uncompromising in its character, this is an extraordinary masterpiece for collectors who seek more than beauty—those who collect legacy, power, and the quiet prestige of tribal mastery.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 03'10 x 07'09.
Pile Height: 0.25 of an inch.
Date: 1900's. Early 20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 46 in (116.84 cm)Length: 93 in (236.22 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1900-1909
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 61443 Antique Red Persian Shiraz Rug, 03 10 x 07 091stDibs: LU942948033942
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