Fine Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug – Antique

Rug #2434
Size: 230 x 138 cm / 7.5 x 4.5 ft
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Persian Tabriz Antique Pictorial – Fine Rug – Scene depicting royal court interior, with historical subject matter

Persian Tabriz antique pictorial rug handwoven from fine wool in Iran.

The composition of this particular pictorial rug displays an arrangement of an historical personnage, shown invariably kneeling on a throne supported by courtiers, dignitaries, or other significant historical figures within an interior ‘court’ setting. This arrangement is often seen within the ‘revivalist’ pictorial ‘genre’, and serves as a woven celebration recognising the importance of the individual in historical context. In this case, the figure on the throne is purported to be Amir Timur Gurkani, as indicated by the farsi script inscription cartouche at the top of the rug. Incidentally, Amir Timur Gurkhani was the warrior king who founded the Timurid empire (1370-1507) and better known as ‘Tamerlane the Great’.
The style of the pattern drawing, and the colours used suggest that this fine Tabriz weaving was probably woven circa 1920.

More can be read about this founder of the Timurid dynasty by clicking here.

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