Antique Heriz Serapi Persian Rug 46278

Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Early 20th Century – This bold antique Persian Serapi Heriz rug showcases a magnificent onyx-colored arabesque that is decorated with carefully outlined botanical motifs and ancient protection symbols that have a distinctive Northwest Persian rug style and traditional color scheme. Contrasting color blocks line the rectilinear compartments and stepped edges of the secondary lozenge-shaped medallion. Bold black pendants with dramatic appendages cut into the warm sienna-colored ground while contrasting the articulated floral grotesques that are featured in the ornamental spandrels. The decorative flower-and-leaf borders and complementary guard-bands incorporate a diverse assortment of stylized floral motifs that are set over a dark onyx-colored background and are depicted in a graceful, abstract Northwestern style.