An antique Kerman Raver rug, ca 225 x 141 cm
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An ivory ground with a palace interior with a polychrome decor of Nader Shah (1688-1747) on his throne, an entourage, a table with flowers in a vase and a cartouche with an inscription: Nader Shah Afshar. An ivory main border with a landscapes with camels and predators.
Partly harder wear. The sides and ends have minor damages.
Literature
Compare Sakhai, Essie, Persian Rugs and Carpets: The Fabric of Life, Hardcover, London, 2008, colour plate on p. 95.
More information
This Persian Kerman Ravar pictorial rug displays a characteristic scene depicting Nadir Shah Afshar, (Tahmasp Qoli Khan), Ruler of Persia (1736-1747). He features frequently in pictorial carpets and rugs, likely due to the fact that he was a brilliantly successful military commander and as such a famous protector of Persia.