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Antique Afshar Neriz Rug with Shield Design of Early Date, 2nd Half 19th Century.
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Antique Afshar Neriz Rug with Shield Design of Early Date, 2nd Half 19th Century.

19th century
Sold 18 August 2025 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Size: 4ft 9in x 3ft 8in (146 x 111cm).

Antique Afshar Neriz rug of repeat shield design on an ivory ground.

2nd half 19th century..

An interesting and early example of a Afshar Neriz rug with large scale 'shields' on an ivory ground. This design could represent tribal tents or it could have other tribal meaning. The field is filled with tribal design elements such as flowers and animals. The boarders are of typical Afshar floral design.

The rug is in fair original condition with wear, heavy in places and low pile, the ends and sides are a little ragged, this is reflected in the price.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: MS16-16.

Physical Dimensions
Height
146cm (57.48")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Persian Rug to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1160444
Dealers Internal Reference
MS16-16
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Size: 4ft 9in x 3ft 8in (146 x 111cm).

Antique Afshar Neriz rug of repeat shield design on an ivory ground.

2nd half 19th century..

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An interesting and early example of a Afshar Neriz rug with large scale 'shields' on an ivory ground.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

This design could represent tribal tents or it could have other tribal meaning. The field is filled with tribal design elements such as flowers and animals. The boarders are of typical Afshar floral design.

fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Persian Afshar rug featuring a complex geometric shield design in shades of blue, red, and ivory.
fig 1. Antique Afshar Neriz Rug with Shield Design of Early Date, 2nd Half 19th Century.

The rug is in fair original condition with wear, heavy in places and low pile, the ends and sides are a little ragged, this is reflected in the price.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: MS16-16.

Height
146cm (57.48")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Persian Rug to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1160444
Dealers Internal Ref
MS16-16
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Antique Afshar Neriz Rug with Shield Design of Early Date, 2nd Half 19th Century.

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Persian Afshar rug featuring a complex geometric shield design in shades of blue, red, and ivory. View II
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An antique hand-knotted Persian Afshar rug featuring a complex geometric shield design in shades of blue, red, and ivory.
ANTIQUE AFSHAR NERIZ RUG WITH SHIELD DESIGN OF EARLY DATE, 2ND HALF 19TH CENTURY.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRugs
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourMulti-Coloured
  • MotifsGeometric shield medallions, Stylised floral motifs, Multi-tiered border guards, Tribal symbols
  • SizeH 146 cm (57 in) x W 111 cm (44 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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An antique Afshar rug is a hand-knotted carpet produced by the Afshar nomadic and village tribes of southern Iran, known for distinctive geometric motifs, rich indigo and madder red colour palettes, and sturdy wool construction.

These rugs are traditionally crafted with hand-spun sheeps wool for both the pile and the foundation threads (warp and weft), utilizing natural vegetable dyes derived from plants, roots, and insects to achieve enduring colour.

Authentic pieces exhibit irregular hand-spun wool textures, natural colour variations known as abrash, hand-finished borders, and organic vegetable dyes that show mellowing and wear consistent with age rather than synthetic uniformity.

An antique tribal rug introduces warmth, texture, and historical depth, anchoring contemporary minimalist or transitional spaces when layered over hardwood floors or neutral broadloom carpets.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without rotary brush heads, professional hand-washing by specialists in textile conservation, and protection from direct, prolonged sunlight to prevent dye degradation.
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