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Country of Origin: Persia/Iran
JBOC Comments:
Catalog Notes:
Title Afshar Bag Face
SW Persia
Size 1'7" x 1'3"
Date Early 20th Century
Cat. No. 197
Description The garden composition of this small
bag face seems quite simple. But notice how the
paired boteh that dominate the field assume a
snake-like quality, appear to be confrontational
and differ stylistically from those used as
filler motifs. Cypress trees and delicately drawn
flowers complete the garden scene.
Condition: Good
Structure Warps: wool, light and dark piled
together
2 strands, Z-spun, S-plied
Wefts: wool, light brown and ivory
2 shoots
Knots: symmetrical, deeply depressed.
Sides: wool, re-cast. not original, but not
reduced. main border guards intact.
Ends: top end has original flat weave with
strands of camel or animal hair.
Comments: This bag face was probably woven in the
early 20th century, however, the symmetrical
knotting and the use of animal hair in the
foundation indicates a likely nomadic rather than
workshop source.
Price $850.00
E-mail or phone 305-412-0996 for more information
on this piece.
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7024 S.W. 114 Place Miami, FL 33173 USA Phone:
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