1920's Persian Yazd Ancient Griffin Design Rug Tan Bronze Gold Royal Blue 7x10

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1920's Persian Yazd Ancient Griffin Design Rug Tan Bronze Gold Royal Blue 7x10 Circa 1920's, Some age related wear as well as some professional repair, 6'-10"x10' (306cm x 417cm), Tan Griffin is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle . As the lion was traditionally considered the king of the beasts and the eagle was the king of the birds, the griffin was thought to be an especially powerful and majestic creature. The griffon was also thought of king of the creatures. Griffins are known for guarding treasure and priceless possessions. In Central Asia the griffin appears about a thousand years after Bronze Age Crete, in the 5th-4th centuries BC, probably originating from the Achaemenid Persian Empire . The Achaemenids considered the griffin "a protector from evil, witchcraft and secret slander" Yazd is a special city in more than just one way. It's one of the oldest living cities of the world. In addition, due to its desert surroundings, it has developed a unique architecture. A very recognizable feature of Yazd architecture is the badgir (meaning windtower), a construction on top of buildings designed as a natural ventilation system. Another great technology used for thousands of years in Yazd are the qanats . They are underground canals, bringing water from reservoirs. Some of the qanats read more

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