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Country of
Origin: Iran/Persia
JBOC Comments: See also my
older Kashan
Rugs and Carpets Guide
Catalogue Description:
RUGS & CARPETS
SALE L04760 LOT 63
SESSION 1 | 28 Apr 04 2:30 PM.
London, New Bond Street
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
c - A 'MOHTASHEM' KASHAN PICTORIAL RUG, CENTRAL PERSIA
5,000—7,000 GBP
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 6,000 GBP
MEASUREMENTS
184 by 130cm., 6ft. by 4ft. 3in.
DESCRIPTION
circa 1912
inscribed and dated, with two inscription cartouches, one reading :
"From the workshop (or factory) of His excellency Mr 'Abd al-Baqi, the
Kashani merchant"; the other reading: "For His excellency the Gracious,
the most Glorious, the most Generous Mr Mirza (?) ... May my soul be
sacrificed for him, the year 1330/(1911-12)"
Seen on www.Sothebys.com
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