Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets
Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets
Property of a Lady
A large Qajar silk and metal-thread embroidered textile, Persia, 19th century
Auction Closed
March 31, 12:40 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
composed of dark red velvet embroidered with metal threads and cream, blue and black silk threads with a central cartouche with an inscription surrounded by birds and flowers, border with scrolling foliage, framed
153.5 by 98cm. framed
Please note that there is a ban on the importation into the United States of Iranian-origin rugs. Please note that a license is required to export textiles, rugs and carpets of Iranian origin from the United States. Clients should enquire with the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regarding export requirements before placing a bid.
inscriptions
A Persian quatrain welcoming a capricious beauty to a gathering and ‘May this large cushion be fortunate!’
In the narrow band, repeat of: ‘May it be fortunate!’
In the side cartouches, repeat of: ‘The key to the treasury of happiness is in the hands of authority’
(not fully deciphered)
A Persian quatrain welcoming a capricious beauty to a gathering and ‘May this large cushion be fortunate!’
In the narrow band, repeat of: ‘May it be fortunate!’
In the side cartouches, repeat of: ‘The key to the treasury of happiness is in the hands of authority’
(not fully deciphered)