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A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.
Hammer price
80 000SEK
Estimate
40 000 - 50 000 SEK

Around 1910. A polychrome scene with inscriptions, the rulers of the world and other historical persons. Their names are written in medallions in the main border. In the upper part of the main border a cartouche with the inscription: Payandeh bad bozorgan-e mashahir-e 'alam', which translates as 'May they be (ever) lasting, the famous great ones of the world'. The inscription on the temple pediment reads 'bar qarar bad zendegani-ye konandegan-e 'alam' which translates as 'May the life of the makers of the world be steadfast'.

Provenance

Bukowskis Auctions, International Spring Auction 536, lot number 1242, 2005.

Literature

Compare Sakhai, Essie, 'Persian Rugs and Carpets: The Fabric of Life', Hardcover, London, 2008, colour plate 96, p 150.

For condition report contact specialist
Christopher Stålhandske
Stockholm
Christopher Stålhandske
Head Specialist Carpets, textiles and Islamic works of art
+46 (0)708 19 12 58
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A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.
A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.
A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.
A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.
A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.
A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.
A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.
A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.
A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.
A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.
A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.
A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.
A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.
A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.
A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.
A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.
A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.
A Persian Kerman Laver 'Mashahir' (The rulers of the world) rug, c. 230 x 143 cm.

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