Oriental Rugs, Antique and Modern

Section of the Holy Carpet of the Mosque at Ardebil, Size: 34 ft. 6 in. by 17 ft. 6 in.

Translation of Inscription. I have no refuge in the world other than thy threshold, My head has no protection other than this porchway; The work of the Slave of this Holy Place. Maksoud of Kashan. 946 A. H. = 1540 A. D.

Formerly in the Possession of Vincent Robinson & CO., Ltd. , 34 Wigmore Street, London , W.,

And Sold by them in 1892 to The Royal Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, London.