Publication Date
18991317 Hijri
Publication Place
Isfahan, Iran -
Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Subject
Wool: knot
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
طول: 308 سم عرض: 170 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
FBQ.HH.9252
Record ID
object;EPM;qt;Mus22;24;ar
Library Location
Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Date
18991317 Hijri
Notes
A Persian wool rug displays a central vase and a prayer mihrab above. This carpet represents an example of textiles produced for the Qajar courts in Isfahan, one of the most prominent centers since the 17th century. Isfahani carpet manufacturers used Sine knots, coordinating colors and arabesque flowers such as carnations and damask roses. The roses on the border represent the lively inhabitants of Isfahan. The upper part of the carpet is inscribed “The Eternal Reign of the Sultan, son of Sultan Muzaffar al-Din Shah Qajar in the village in celebration of the Mullah Imrad Factory 1317 AH” (1899). A poem praising Isfahan and the Shah adorns the carpet by repeating the word Zafar (success, victory), which is also part of the Sultan's name.
Sample Text
Sarah Schroeder “Rug” in Explore Islamic Art Collections. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;qt;Mus22;24;ar
