Red Floral Persian Rug
click the photo to enlarge
A semi-antique Persian rug, fine wool pile, decorated with a central floral medallion with pendant ends on a clear red field, framed by a Herati border between narrower guards, the border colour reflecting the central medallion. 202 x 133 cm
You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.
Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item
When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
This item has been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.
- Herati Design in Persian Carpets - The Herati design has been used in Persian carpet weaving for centuries and is considered a classic. It consists of a repeating pattern of a central diamond or rhombus, surrounded by four curled leaves or petals, with a small flower or rosette in each of the four corners.
The design is sometimes also referred to as the fish pattern, due to the resemblance of the curled leaves or petals to fish, or as the mahi pattern, which means "fish" in Persian. It is believed to have originated in the Herat province of Afghanistan, which was a major centre of carpet weaving in the 19th century.
In addition to its aesthetic appeal, the Herati design also has symbolic significance. The central diamond or rhombus is often interpreted as representing the fish's eye, while the curled leaves or petals represent fish, water, or vegetation. The small flowers or rosettes in the corners are thought to symbolize the four seasons or the four elements.
Visually similar items
A finely woven Persian carpet, of central medallion design on a red ground 200 x 132
Sold by
in
for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
A fine Kashan Persian carpet, the deep red field with a centre medallion, within an arabesque and flower head beige border. 207 x 136 cm.
Sold by
in
for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
A large good quality hand knotted Persian Kashan rug, of traditional formal floral design. 300 x 200 cm
Sold by
in
for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
A Kirman carpet, the central medallion on a red ground within repeating Arabesque borders. 390 x 300 cm
Sold by
in
for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.