Number 570
Material Wool
Style Pictorial
Origin Qashqai
Type Tribal
Size 236 x 141
Age 1331 or 1912
This is one of a very small number of Qashqai rugs from the Qajar period with a design inspired by the bas-relief rock carvings from the ancient Achaemenid capital of Persepolis. The Kashkuli clan of the Qashqai confederation would winter in the water rich area around ruins and gradually started welcoming intrepid European travelers, adventurers and archaeologists. The huge rock with the ancient Persian Emperor caught their fancy as the ultimate symbol of majesty and power. Et voila, our masterpiece was born!
Two rows of courtiers in small size ultimately bear the legendary King of Kings Xerxes, who is enthroned at the middle with a servant fanning him from behind. The Shahanshah of the world's then largest ever global empire receives benediction and blessing in the shape of the πππ§ππ«ππππ§, the Zoroastrian symbol of the god Ahura Mazda who appears at the top of the field with outstretched multicolored wings.
And now for something completely different. We pause for a minute and study the innermost border where we see traditional Qashqai geometric motifs, the date 1331... and chicken π
How can one not fall in love with that?
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To me personally there is no surprise, event or frankly anything that gets me more excited than the purchase of a treasured piece of understated artwork such as that of a proper vintage/antique carpet. The sourcing, grading and authentication of these pieces is no small task but is of the highest importance. Through the respected dealer Hadi Maktabi all that is guaranteed, and rest assured the one thing I can guarantee personally as a client is a first class service from the initial selection process till it gets delivered right to your door step. It was an undeniably special experience, with hundreds of carpets to choose from, will definitely be visiting again. Thank you dear Hadi. Habeeb Al Monawer, Kuwait π°πΌ
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