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Lot Essay
The knot count is 26H x 21V per square inch.
This carpet was woven in commemoration of the end of the first world war. Each of the eleven portraits represents a leader of the Central Powers and the Allied forces with their National flag. At the top, King George V is depicted alongside Queen Mary beneath the words "War Eclipse". An identical rug signed by Hajji Mir 'Ali Kirmani, was sold in London at Christie's, 14 October 2004, lot 77.
This carpet was woven in commemoration of the end of the first world war. Each of the eleven portraits represents a leader of the Central Powers and the Allied forces with their National flag. At the top, King George V is depicted alongside Queen Mary beneath the words "War Eclipse". An identical rug signed by Hajji Mir 'Ali Kirmani, was sold in London at Christie's, 14 October 2004, lot 77.