(Connoisseur-Caliber) ("New Arrivals Gallery")
This rare tribal Connoisseur-Caliber Luri rug, its inscriptted date corresponding to 1894, features a visually arresting design of interconnected stepped diamonds in dramatic contrast with the deep indigo ground. The diamond (lozenge) medallions were the most ubiquitous and signature symbols in 19th-century Luri weaving and are widely interpreted as protective talismans, as well as potent symbols of femininity and fertility, with chains of diamonds signifying the continuity of lineage and life. Highly elemental and sparsely adorned Tree of Life motifs fill the medallions and interspaces, forming an underlying theme for the entire composition. Peacocks, which perch on the tree forms throughout the design, symbolize nobility, abundance, and spiritual integrity, while highly accentuated eight-pointed Stars of Wisdom abound along wth Diamonds of Strength, hooked Wheels of Life, and rondel rosettes all reflecting the symbolic language of the tribal people and their reverence for the natural world’s beneficence. The borders are especially dazzling with richly polychromatic repeating rondels and cruciforms densely interspersed with diminutive stars in a spiccato rhythm. The vibrant tribal palette features rich primary shades of vermillion, azure, and saffron yellow, along with prized emerald green and rich royal blue. Well-preserved despite its considerable age, this rare Luri will be highly prized by collectors and connoisseurs seeking authentic tribal character, durability, and a direct visual vitality to be savored for a lifetime.

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