This Kerman rug, circa 1900, depicts Shah Ismail enthroned, with two lions beneath his hands and four royal corner portraits. A Persian inscription identifies him, alongside the weaver’s signature, “Amal-e Reza” (“Work of Reza”). Floral motifs and animal imagery frame the scene, recalling Persian royal iconography and historical symbolism.
Inventory CodeFG-HK26-020
OriginKerman, Southeastern Persia
DateCirca 1900
Dimensions167 × 125 cm
MaterialWool pile on cotton foundation
AvailabilityAvailable
