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An antique and important signed Kashan Mohtasham rug, Persia. A historical and legend depiction of the tale of Bahram Gur and his bondwomen surrounded by mainborder of various animals and huntsmen. Bahram has been depicted with signifiers such as: horse and bow, that are the other signified of this character’s power and degree. Bahram Gur’s raised right hand displays his important and leader character. Mainfield with cartouches with inscriptions “The workshop of Mr. Hossein Ali”, stanza from Persian poem(not to be translated) and “Ordered by the Tehran carpet dealer Mohamad Jafar”. The content of this image is inspired from Haft Peikar tales in Nezami Ganjavi´s most important book “Khamsa” or “Panj Ganj”. Experts of art believe that this book should be of the most influential factors in the Iranian art illustration after Ferdowsi’s Shahname. Original pink silk edges. High quality wool pile with a silky shine. A well preserved fine quality collectors piece. C. 1900. 196×139 cm.

Provenance: Private collection. Sold at Sotheby´s, New York. The sale of the important American collection of Barbara M. and the late Charlie Hunter, Stauton, VA. 12.15.1994, Lot. 229. Bahram Gur of the Sassanid dynasty was a shahinhash in Iran and ruled from 420 to 438. There are so many popular legends about the king of the kings and his deeds. In legends, he was described as a strong ruler and a lover. He had thousands of hetaeras and wives in harems.

Condition

The USA prohibits the purchase by US persons of Iranian-origin “works of conventional craftsmanship” such as carpets, textiles, decorative objects, and scientific instruments. The US sanctions apply to US persons regardless of the location of the transaction or the shipping intentions of the US person.

Auction

Manuscripts from Valdemar's Castle and antiques, 14 June 2023

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Estimate

80,000–100,000 DKK

Price realised

Not sold