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The Throne of Darius: An Antique Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Myth and Majesty
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79399 Antique Persian Shiraz Pictorial Rug, 01'09 x 01'06. A rare and evocative artifact of storytelling in wool, this hand-knotted antique Persian Shiraz rug transcends the realm of decor and enters the domain of myth and empire. Featuring a striking pictorial scene drawn from the Achaemenid grandeur of Persepolis, the rug depicts the legendary King Darius the Great—father of Xerxes—locked in eternal combat with a fantastical lion-creature. This composite beast, with the head and haunches of a lion, a bull’s horn, eagle’s wings and legs, and a venomous scorpion tail, is no mere monster—it is a symbol of chaos subdued by regal order. With such visual potency, this rug is not simply a textile—it is a woven epic of kingship, cosmology, and power.
Woven in the Shiraz region with tribal precision and reverent imagination, the rug’s crimson ground burns like ancient clay under the Persian sun. Against this searing field, the figures emerge in bold, geometric clarity—Darius crowned in battle, the hybrid beast poised mid-lunge. Every line and motif is charged with the symbolism of Achaemenid iconography, echoing the sculpted reliefs that once lined the imperial staircases of Persepolis. This scene, frozen in fiber, offers not only visual drama but profound allegory—the triumph of divine kingship over the wild and unknowable forces of the world.
What makes this masterpiece singularly extraordinary is not only its subject matter—rare in tribal Shiraz weaving—but also its daring fusion of ancient symbolism with modern tribal aesthetics. It is a convergence of prestige and folklore, empire and earth, rendered in vegetal-dyed wool with a deeply textured hand. This is not a reproduction or pastiche, but an authentic narrative artifact that pulses with cultural heritage and the spirit of resistance. In a world that often loses touch with mythic imagination, this rug restores that grandeur—while aligning seamlessly with the values of rarity, artistry, and historical consciousness.
Owning this rug is more than acquiring an objet d’art—it is acquiring a legend. It is a piece worthy of curation, of placement in homes where art and intellect intertwine. For the discerning collector or connoisseur of cultural significance, this pictorial Shiraz rug offers a sense of connection to something timeless: the fierce elegance of kingship, the storytelling of a people, and the enduring ability of craft to preserve the sacred and sublime. This is not just a rug—it is a throne room beneath your feet.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 01'09 x 01'06.
Pile Height: 0.33 of an inch.
Date: 1920's. Early 20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Length: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1920-1929
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 79399 Antique Persian Shiraz Pictorial Rug, 01 09 x 01 061stDibs: LU942948137032
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