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Tribal Open Field Medallion Design Antique Persian Sultanabad Room Size Area Rug 41320

Size: 9 ft x 10 ft 6 in (2.74 m x 3.2 m)

Origin: Persian Rugs

Style: Sultanabad Rugs

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This antique Sultanabad from is a masterpiece of counterpoint.

Antique Sultanabad Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Late 19th Century – This absolutely amazing antique rug — a stunning antique Sultanabad made in Persia some time toward the end of the nineteenth century — is a gorgeous example, the intricate design and mater craftsmanship of which speaks volumes to the artistic integrity of Sultanabad rugs. This antique Sultanabad is particularly noteworthy due to its being a genuine masterpiece of counterpoint. The dazzling complexity and fine detail of the borders contrast beautifully with the large scale of the central medallion and corner pieces, and with the openness of the pale blue field, even though the border and medallion share the same coloration. It is also a feat of design that the monumental medallion almost seems to float or hover on the sky-like ground. An antique Persian rug of the highest order, this Sultanabad is a genuine work of art.