SOUTH EAST PERSIA, CIRCA 1900

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A KIRMAN PICTORIAL RUG
SOUTH EAST PERSIA, CIRCA 1900
Depicting Nasir al-Din Shah on horseback, minor spots of localised wear and corrosion, light surface marks, a couple of minute repairs
7ft.9in. x 4ft.8in. (236cm. x 142cm.)

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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium

Lot Essay

The imagery of Nasir al-Din Shah on horseback is an effective propoganda tool and can be seen, in both the present lot and lot 70 in this sale, to have effectively travelled between cities and different weaving centres.

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