LAVAR KERMAN RUG DEPICTING NADER SHAH AFSHAR.Circa 1935. Border depicts numerous military conquests. - 85 in. x 55 in. Estimate $3,000-5,000
Nader Shah Afshar was Shah of Iran (1736-47) and was the founder of the Afsharid dynasty. Nader is considered Persia''s most gifted military genius and is regarded as "The Second Alexander" and "The Napoleon of Persia". Under his rule, Persia became the foremost military power in Asia; he invaded Oman and India, where he captured many treasures of the Mughal emperors including the Peacock Throne and the Koh-I Noor diamond. Allegedley, he exclaimed "Koh-I-Noor!" when he obtained the famous stone.
There appears to be fading from sun at the lower half of the rug. Otherwise it is in good condition. Mounted as a wall-hanging.
