Country of Origin: Persia/Iran This bag is
from the Moghan Sabalan region that straddles the
Iran Azerbaijan border.
Date of Origin
late 19th century
Use: Khordjin
(half)
JBOC Comments: This is an
attractive example of a very special group. It
lacks the color and drawing that causes the Swan
Cruciform bag to be consider the best of type.
However it is far from the worst and should do
well at auction.
After the sale note: This bag
failed to sell.
Auction Catalogue Description:
Sotheby's Auctions » Carpets »
lot 56
Sale N07977
PROPERTY FROM AN AMERICAN COLLECTOR
A SHAHSAVAN SOUMAC BAG, SOUTHEAST
CAUCASUS/NORTHWEST PERSIA,
New York 10,000—15,000 USD Session 1
02 Apr 04 10:15 AM
MEASUREMENTS
approximately 1ft. 10in. by 1ft. 10in. (0.56 by
0.56m.)
DESCRIPTION
DATE OF OBJECT
late 19th century
PUBLISHED CONDITION NOTE
original blue and charcoal flatwoven back with a
repair, reweave, discoloration,
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