Antique Sultanabad Persian Carpet 3065

Antique Persian Rugs -- Antique Sultanabad Rug, Persia, late nineteenth century - This extraordinary antique Sultanabad combines grand size and scale with exquisite drawing and detail. The deeply hued field offers a rich backdrop for the finely woven floral details that meander gracefully over the ground. They subtly create the outline of two large medallion shapes that quietly structure and organize a plethora of smaller elements. The broad blue green border is superbly drawn, providing a regal and energetic frame for the clear crimson field. The palette of reds, greens, and blues recalls the great carpets woven in Isfahan and Herat in the 16th century.