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Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Pictorial Rug, No.29376 - Gsblank

Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Pictorial Rug

No. 29376
Persia, Early 20th Century
2 ft. 1 in. x 3 ft.
(0.63 x 0.91 m)

A wool pile with asymmetric knots on a cotton foundation. Attributed to the famed Mohtasham workshop, this portrait weaving depicts the last Qajar Shah, Ahmad Shah, in ceremonial semi-military garb, wearing an aigretted fez, epaulettes, sash, belt, and decorations on his tunic. The portrait is set against a camel-colored, niche-shaped field, under black spandrels adorned with arabesques. The main border features identifying and laudatory inscribed cartouches.