A SILK KASHAN 'MOHTASHAM' PICTORIAL RUG

CENTRAL PERSIA, CIRCA 1890

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A SILK KASHAN 'MOHTASHAM' PICTORIAL RUG
CENTRAL PERSIA, CIRCA 1890
Depicting Bahram Gur on horseback, overall excellent condition
6ft.7in. x 4ft.3in. (200cm. x 130cm.)

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Lot Essay

The knot count is approximately 8V x 8H per cm. sq.

The cartouches in the border include verses from the Haft Paykar of Nizami which describe Bahram Gur hunting.

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