Number 571
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Style Pictorial
Origin Kerman
Size 230 x 143
Age 1890
A beautiful scene depicting the mythical Houshang Shah from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh epic. It was commissioned by the well known Qajar dignitary Mohammad Reza (Tehrani) who was the dynasty's go-to dude for carpet requests and orders.
The King is enthroned on a "takht" or elevated throne born aloft by 2 Dev creatures (demons) while a number of courtiers and viziers stand in attendance. What makes the whole scene tick is the exquisite color palate including rather fetching reds and blues. The border is full of camels for some reason.
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