A BAKSHAISH RUG
A BAKSHAISH RUG

NORTHWEST PERSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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A BAKSHAISH RUG
Northwest Persia, Late 19th Century
The camel field with a diamond stylized floral trellis overall within a camel floral border with an open outer border, with a farsi verse
Approximately 10 ft. 7 in. x 5 ft. 5 in. (323 x 165 cm.)

Lot Essay

The verse, from the 13th century poet, Saadi and his Golestan book, reads: "Of what use is to you a tray of flowers from the garden? " The second part would continue "You should take a flower petal from my garden."

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