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Red Afshar Sumak Salt Bag, Late 19th Century

$3,000
£2,270.23
€2,618.28
CA$4,189.29
A$4,693.36
CHF 2,442.89
MX$57,156.15
NOK 31,119.16
SEK 29,305.47
DKK 19,545.15
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Red Afshar Sumak Salt Bag, Late 19th Century A central white diamond is highlighted in white cotton on this Afshar salt bag. Throughout the field, geometric scarab-like elements are drawn within diamonds to form a repeat tile design. These elements, which are executed in the Sumak technique, may give a clue to the origin of similar elements executed in pile by various tribal weaving groups throughout Persia and beyond. Collection of Mr. and Mrs. John Corwin. Additional Information Dimensions: 1'7" W x 2'1" L Origin: Southwest Persia Period: Late 19th Century Rug ID: 17417
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    This rug has not been acid washed.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 174171stDibs: LU85557417393

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