SOUTH PERSIA, DATED AH 1319/1901-2 AD

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A QASHQAI RUG
South Persia, Dated AH 1319/1901-2 AD
The charcoal-black field with rows of palmettes, floral sprays and rosettes, in an ivory border of rosettes between charcoal-black and golden yellow floral meander and reciprocal skittle-pattern minor stripes, date and inscription cartouche at one end, original kilim strip and fringes at both ends, good pile throughout
6ft.8in. x 4ft.9in. (204cm. x 145cm.)

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Lot Essay

The inscription cartouche reads: "Nur 'Ali Shah Mubarak Bad 1319"

Nur 'Ali Shah was a young dervish of exceptional beauty who is frequently depicted in Qajar art, both in paintings and also on Kirman carpets and rugs dating from the late nineteenth century.

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