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The Sultan’s Emblem: A Late 19th Century Serapi Masterpiece of Ottoman Grandeur

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About the Item

79412 Rare Antique Turkish Serapi Rug, 12'00 x 14'08. Woven in Eastern Anatolia during the final decades of the Ottoman Empire, this exceptional hand-knotted Turkish Serapi rug stands as a declaration of authority, balance, and ceremonial design. Created in the late 19th century, it reflects a period when Anatolian weavers absorbed grand Persian Serapi influences and translated them into a bolder, more architectural language. Rugs of this caliber were not made for casual interiors—they were statements of status, intended to anchor formal rooms and signal cultivated taste. The composition is dominated by a monumental Serapi-influenced shield medallion, commanding the majestic field with stepped, angular contours that radiate strength and symmetry. Anchoring pendants extend from either end of the medallion, reinforcing a vertical axis that gives the exclusive design its regal posture. This iconic shield form, long associated with protection and sovereignty, transforms this extraordinary masterpiece into a symbolic emblem rather than a decorative surface. Surrounding the center, the corner spandrels echo the medallion’s geometry, creating a seamless dialogue between field and frame. Each elaborate spandrel is enriched with a talismanic cartouche rendered in pseudo-Kufic script, a powerful visual reference to sacred text and imperial authority. These inscriptions, while intentionally abstracted, lend the rug an air of mystery and intellectual depth, prized by collectors for their cultural resonance. The borders complete the composition with scholarly precision. An animated turtle and rosette border encircles the field, symbolizing endurance and continuity, while stylized floral vine guards introduce rhythmic movement and refinement. Angular Anatolian boteh motifs appear throughout, reinforcing themes of vitality and protection. For the discerning collector, this exquisite work of art offers more than beauty—it delivers historical gravitas, imperial presence, and the rare privilege of owning an heirloom of artistry and status that speaks the language of power, legacy, and late Ottoman grandeur. The rug features talismanic cartouches rendered in pseudo-Kufic script — symbolic inscriptions intended to evoke protection and blessing rather than convey literal text, a hallmark of late Ottoman Anatolian weaving traditions. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Turkey. Measures: 12'00 x 14'08. Pile Height: 0.24 of an inch. Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.

Dimensions:
Width: 144 in (365.76 cm)Length: 176 in (447.04 cm)
Style:
Serapi (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wool,Hand-Knotted
Place of Origin:
Turkey
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1880-1889
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: 79412 Antique Turkish Serapi Rug, 12'00 x 14'081stDibs: LU942948094502

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