Lot 188
188
A KIRMAN PRAYER RUG
A KIRMAN PRAYER RUG

SOUTH EAST PERSIA, DATED AH 1316/1899 AD

Details
A KIRMAN PRAYER RUG
SOUTH EAST PERSIA, DATED AH 1316/1899 AD
Of 'Tree of Life' design, minor touches of localised wear, naturally corroded pale brown, minute spots of old moth damage
7ft.3in. x 4ft.11in. (222cm. x 150cm.)
Exhibited
CARPETS AND RUGS OF IRANIAN/PERSIAN ORIGIN

Please note that the US Iranian Transaction Regulations prohibit the import into the USA, and the purchase by US persons, of Iranian (Persian) origin carpets and rugs. It is the responsibility of US persons to ensure that they do not bid on prohibited Iranian origin property. US persons include US citizens and US permanent residents (greencard holders) wherever these individuals are located, US entities and any other persons temporarily resident or located in the US.

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Lot Essay

The inscription cartouches read 'zaman-e riyasat-e divan-e 'adalat o tejarat-e khorasan o sistan bar hasb-e farmayesh-e janab-e halalat-ma'ab-e ajall aqa-ye rokn ol-dowleh 1316, which translates as 'In the time of [his] leadership of the court of justice and commerce of Khorasan and Sistan, on the order of the honourable, the one of lawful position, the most glorious Rukn al-'Dowleh 1316'. Another carpet woven for the Governor of Khorasan and Sistan is lot 103 in this sale.

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