Antique Spanish Rug, Spain, 17th Century – This extraordinary antique rug from Spain features strong influences from the great weavers of Persia and Anatolia along with details and heraldic colors that are uniquely European. Flame-like palmettes and a grand Harshang medallion with flourishing extensions decorate the spring green field, which sets this Spanish carpet apart from those created in the heart of the Islamic world. Camel-colored borders decorated with royal blue palmettes and reciprocating vine scrolls provide a traditional frame for this antique piece. Woven with a combination of taupe, ivory, golden yellow, royal blue and red, this 17th century Spanish carpet includes bold heraldic colors that signal the beginning of exclusively European traditions.
Antique 17th Century Spanish Carpet 45070
$28,000.00
Surviving more than three centuries, this exceptional antique carpet woven in Spain during the 17th century draws from Persian, Anatolian and European design traditions in a style that would have been fashionable during the end of the Renaissance era.
Additional information
| Width | 4 ft 10 in (1.47 m) |
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| Length | 11 ft 10 in (3.61 m) |
