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.
Numéro d'inventaireFG-HK26-020
OrigineKerman, Southeastern Persia
ÉpoqueCirca 1900
Dimensions167 × 125 cm
MatièreWool pile on cotton foundation
DisponibilitéAvailable
