Late 19th Century Heriz Serapi Palace Carpet

Antique Heriz Serapi carpet from Northwest Persia (Azerbaijan), late 19th century, in a rare palace size with a very unusual design and beautiful blues. In very good condition with full pile and some minor restoration. Formerly in the collection of the Bergisches Museum at Schloss Burg, Germany.

Details

Origin

Northwest Persia (Azerbaijan)

Age

Late 19th Century

Technique

Pile (Knotted)

Material

Wool on Cotton

Size

19'5" x 10'9" (592 x 328 cm)

Description

Provenance

Formerly part of the collection of the Bergisches Museum at Schloss Burg in Solingen, Germany, this rug was acquired through a museum sale after many years of use there. It retains its metal identification tag, inscribed “Museum Schloß Burg,” with the number 1616.

Founded in 1894, the museum occupies the historic Schloss Burg castle and preserves the cultural heritage of Germany’s Bergisches Land region.

Additional information

Origin

Northwest Persia (Azerbaijan)

Age

Late 19th Century

Technique

Pile (Knotted)

Material

Wool on Cotton

Size

19'5" x 10'9" (592 x 328 cm)