(High-Decorative) In an unusual composite ‘medallion' and ‘allover' format, this intensely creative 130-140-year-old Serapi-Heriz offers a particularly evocative visual experience that springs from its richly resonant palette, further illumined by superb-quality wool. Rosebud-laden golden branches at top and bottom ultimately extend from an eight-petalled central mandala that opens into a larger cruciform medallion, crowned with luxuriant headdress-like palmettes at each end. Aglow with sunset and rose reds, apricot, and aquamarine, punctuated by celadon and citrine highlights, are ineffably balanced by a subtle range of mid-toned blues. The more spaciously presented, casual undulating rosette border supports this rug’s balanced aesthetic where every blossom is a new variation on a jubilant theme. This ecstatic carpet's larger room-size dimensions and heavy-pile condition offer numerous placement possibilities.