Not sure what
to search for!


Contact Dealer

THE LION KING

THE LION KING

  • Number cc884

  • Material Wool

  • Origin Bakhtiari

  • Style Animal

  • Type Tribal

  • Size 152 x 200

  • Age 1313 or 1322

Story

Scintillating antique tribal LION RUG from the Zagros Mountains of Central Persia. One of the most majestic and magnificent lion rugs you or I will ever see. It survives in super mint perfect condition with glowing natural dyes, the hallmark of the Bakhtiari nomads.

The iconography is incredible and the richness of the landscape astonishing. It ties into the stone sculptures of lions that are dotted over the ancestral lands of the Bakhtiari tribe in Chahar Mahal province. One of a kind. Dated.

The mighty Lion symbolized power and might. Hanging such a symbolic rug in their tent or cottage was seen as a way of gaining the lion's protection.

Dated 1313 (1895) or 1322 Hijri (1904)
152 x 200
Mint, perfect, all original condition

Available & collectible
DM for the price
Worldwide delivery

Ask your dealer for
more items like this!
Yes I Want This

What our customers say!

Acquiring a piece from my dear friend Hadi is truly a journey. We start that journey with a lesson and detailed background on any piece that is of interest. After a thorough discussion regarding the chosen piece or should I say marvel, since Hadi's pieces are truly marvels, Hadi guides us into why he would advise us to acquire it or go for another of his marvels that would suit us more than the one initially chosen. This sincere advice always makes us feel that we are generously taken care of by Hadi. The learning process and honesty in guidance make us go back only to Hadi whenever we are looking for our next beautiful piece for our homes. All I can say is thank you Hadi for your impeccable guidance and service. Abdullah Al-Awadhi, Kuwait 🇰🇼

 

 

Hadi Maktabi and his staff provide comprehensive and thoughtful services to collectors and textile buyers worldwide. His knowledge of antique oriental rugs and textiles, including many fine offerings from the Levant, is unsurpassed. We have been loyal customers for over five years and have visited his Beirut premises. He has worked with us upon several occasions to select the exact Ottoman and Levantine pieces we wanted for our collection. You can be sure of quality and honesty when dealing with Hadi. Penelope and Timothy Hays, Just In From The East Collection, Florida 🇺🇸

 

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 🇰🇼

 

Follow us on Instagram

Your Favorites!