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The Guardian's Legacy: 19th Century Persian Lori Masterpiece of Tribal Nobility

$4,060
£3,066.95
€3,576.20
CA$5,762.76
A$5,799.55
CHF 3,366.03
MX$70,427.63
NOK 38,664.97
SEK 39,909.68
DKK 26,733.10

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22081 Antique Persian Lori Rug, 04'08 x 09'09. The Guardian's Legacy: Late 19th Century Persian Lori Masterpiece of Tribal Nobility. This hand knotted wool antique Persian Lori rug from the Late 19th Century captures the untamed beauty and enduring spirit of Persia's nomadic highlands. Woven by master tribal artisans, it preserves a visual language passed from one generation to the next, where every motif carries memory, protection, and meaning. Collectors prize antique Lori rugs for their remarkable authenticity and expressive geometry, making exceptional examples such as this increasingly difficult to acquire. It is a distinguished heirloom that embodies heritage, artistry, and the quiet prestige reserved for the world's most discerning collections. The elongated, multi-tiered diamond medallion anchors the ivory field as the spiritual heart of the stunning composition, representing the cosmic center from which life unfolds. In Lori tradition, this commanding form symbolizes the all-seeing eye, protecting the household while establishing harmony throughout the design. Concentric diamonds nested within one another celebrate family continuity, the safeguarding of generations, and the enduring strength of home. Their sharp geometry also serves as an ancient talisman against the evil eye, transforming the medallion into both a sacred refuge and a powerful guardian of fortune. Radiating from the central axis are angular ram's horn motifs, iconic emblems of courage, resilience, prosperity, and the wealth measured through flourishing herds. Around them, stylized blossoms, foliage, and geometric rosettes bloom across the field like the brief yet treasured spring that brings life back to the mountain pastures. Each floral form celebrates vitality, health, and the perpetual rhythm of nature, while the dramatic madder-red corner spandrels stand watch at the boundaries of the composition, symbolically absorbing misfortune before it can enter the luminous ivory center. The resulting interplay of tribal symbolism and architectural order creates a composition that feels both deeply personal and profoundly timeless. Framing this exquisite work of art, a refined botanical border enclosed by boteh guard borders reinforces the rug's enduring message of protection and abundance. The boteh, revered throughout Persian weaving as the eternal flame, the sprouting seed, and the bending cypress, speaks to resilience, fertility, and everlasting life. Together with the flourishing botanical elements, the border completes a narrative of continuity that has resonated across centuries of impeccable craftsmanship. Rich in cultural significance and woven with extraordinary artistic confidence, this antique Persian Lori rug is an extraordinary masterpiece and expression of nomadic elegance, destined to become the defining centerpiece of an exceptional interior and a treasured legacy for generations to come. Abrash. Age wear. Hand knotted wool. Measures: 04'08 x 09'09. Pile Height: 0.19 of an inch. Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 56 in (142.24 cm)Length: 117 in (297.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Kashan (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1889
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Distressed. Age Wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 22081 Antique Persian Lori Rug, 04'08 x 09'091stDibs: LU942950788932

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