An Isphahan Pictorial Rug, Central Persia

depicting a battle of Nadershah (Nader Shah Afshar, Shah of Iran (1736-47), the inscriptions in the border cartouches are Persian couplets describing Nadir's battle in India and his victory, the cartouche in the centre of the top border inscribed with: bi-sa'y-e mir muhammad husayn sadiq-zadeh (Under the supervision of Mir Muhammad Husayn Sadiq-Zadeh), the small shaped cartouche in the centre of the carpet reads: 'Nadir's battle', and the two small side shaped cartouches alluding to Nadir's victory in his campaigns against the Indians

Generally even 2mm pile in polychrome colours. Pile down to knot-bars and foundation is some of areas of black ground (for example in areas of the border, and within the top half). Plastic strips attached to sides for support. Original flat weave ends and fringe top end (slightly distressed), fringe lacking lower end. Otherwise in generally good condition. EMBARGO ON IMPORTATION OF PERSIAN/IRANIAN WORKS OF ART TO THE USA. Due to recent changes in the U.S. law, carpets and rugs of Iranian/Persian origin can no longer be imported into the U.S. Please check with the sale administrator if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these or any other restrictions or if you need assistance with such enquiries.
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EMBARGO ON IMPORTATION OF PERSIAN/IRANIAN WORKS OF ART TO THE USA.
Due to recent changes in the U.S. law, carpets and rugs of Iranian/Persian origin can no longer be imported into the U.S.

Please check with the sale administrator if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these or any other restrictions or if you need assistance with such enquiries.