Semi-Antique Hand-Knotted Persian Mehriban Area Rug
Item Details
A semi-antique hand-knotted Persian Mehriban area rug. This wool rug begins with a small floral medallion surrounded by discrete sprays of flowers and lancet leaves over a coral field. The palette is coral, midnight blue, cream and sage. Framing the field are four borders, including a wide herati main border, featuring palmettes, lancet leaves and elaborate vinework over midnight blue. Selvedges are overcast, the rug finishing at each end with short cotton warp fringe. It is unlabeled.
Type | Area Rug |
Manufacturing Process | Handmade |
Origin | Iran |
Period | Vintage |
Condition
- to fair; wear to pile with some missing threads; fading; ends have been reinforced; could benefit from professional cleaning.
Dimensions
- approximately 3.3’W x 6.5’ D.
Item #
18WDC038-071