A LARGE AFSHAR 'MEDALLION' BAG FACE, SOUTH PERSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY
A LARGE AFSHAR 'MEDALLION' BAG FACE, SOUTH PERSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY
possibly from a storage bag (chuval), the indigo field with angular vinery bearing flowerheads, centred by a diamond medallion with hooked border and enclosing rosettes and stylised bird-like forms, ivory border of barber-pole running vine and hooked blossoms, zig zag guard stripes, approximately 47 x 75cm
The Collection of Professor Paul R Benjamin
For an introduction to the collection, please see Lot 193 in this sale
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A LARGE AFSHAR 'MEDALLION' BAG FACE, SOUTH PERSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY
possibly from a storage bag (chuval), the indigo field with angular vinery bearing flowerheads, centred by a diamond medallion with hooked border and enclosing rosettes and stylised bird-like forms, ivory border of barber-pole running vine and hooked blossoms, zig zag guard stripes, approximately 47 x 75cm
The Collection of Professor Paul R Benjamin
For an introduction to the collection, please see Lot 193 in this sale
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