Pictorial Kirman Ravar Rug (Noor Ali Shah), Persia, Circa 1900

19th century

Sold by H & H Gallery

Description

Unusual size pictorial Kirman, the rug depicts a Seated Dervish possibly Noor Ali Shah with Kashkul next to him and the axe in his hand.

(Dervish is refer to a members of a Sufi fraternity, or more narrowly to a religious mendicant, who chose or accepted material poverty)

(Kashkul referred to as the beggar's bowl is a container carried by wandering Dervishes and used to collect money and other goods usually after a street session of poetry recitation, religious eulogies, advice or entertainment)

Condition: Very Good

Dimensions: H: 225 cm, W: 145 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

225cm (88.58")

Width

145cm (57.09")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

H & H Gallery has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA763686

Dealers Internal Reference

HHG 4702

Description

Unusual size pictorial Kirman, the rug depicts a Seated Dervish possibly Noor Ali Shah with Kashkul next to him and the axe in his hand.

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(Dervish is refer to a members of a Sufi fraternity, or more narrowly to a religious mendicant, who chose or accepted material poverty).

H & H Gallery

fig 1. PICTORIAL KIRMAN RAVAR RUG (NOOR ALI SHAH), PERSIA, CIRCA 1900 — fig 1. Pictorial Kirman Ravar Rug (Noor Ali Shah), Persia, Circa 1900

(Kashkul referred to as the beggar's bowl is a container carried by wandering Dervishes and used to collect money and other goods usually after a street session of poetry recitation, religious eulogies, advice or entertainment)

Condition: Very Good

Dimensions: H: 225 cm, W: 145 cm