| Stock number | 23268 |
| Size | 10 ft 3 in x 13 ft 9 in (3.12 m x 4.19 m) |
| Origin | Persia / Iran |
| Age | Circa 1880 |
| Style | Sultanabad |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Blue |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
1880s Antique Allover Floral Blue Rectangle Wool Hand Knotted Pile Rug, Circa Date: 1880s. This magnificent late 19th-century Persian piece features a classic, densely packed allover design of palmettes and stylized blossoms. The composition avoids a central medallion, allowing the eye to wander across the entire field. The deep indigo ground provides a sophisticated backdrop for the large, stylized floral forms rendered in ivory, ochre, and rust red. The use of this rich, saturated blue color is characteristic of the finest village weaving traditions of the period, providing depth and contrast to the earthy secondary tones. Woven with luxurious hand-spun wool, the texture and handle of this piece speak to its quality and age.