This is a spectacular collector's piece, an antique Persian Serapi in superb condition.  This rug was handmade in 1910 in the Heriz region of Iran.  The rug is made with fine craftsmanship, exquisite design and vegetable dyes that produce unique, soft colors that last for centuries. This masterpiece is one of the finest in our collection. Serapis are known to be some of the finest and most valuable rugs in all the world.  The bold geometric, nomadic design has a prominent floral medallion at the heart of its pattern, surrounded by layers of intricate geometric motifs in perfect symmetry.  The primary color for the rug's field is a rich terra cotta, with light sand colored corners that lead to the midnight blue border, framed by thin sand and terra cotta rows of charming, colorful small flowers on the vine. The rug's intricate geometric and floral details are hand-knotted in a spectacular array of rich colors that only come from vegetable dyes and have the unique patina of antique handmade rugs: shell pink, teal green, denim blue, salmon, pink coral, gold, sage green, sky blue, pink lemonade, mushroom, mocha, pomegranate, ivory and countless other colors.  The rug's astounding layers of small leaves and vines and petals will captivate you. The rug is in excellent condition, with areas of low pile as visible in the photos, adding to the rug's character and authenticity. Size: 11'x16'1"