WEST PERSIA, CIRCA 1880

Details

A BAKSHAISH CARPET
WEST PERSIA, CIRCA 1880
Overall very good condition
17ft.3in. x 11ft.8in. (525 x 356cm.)

Further details

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Lot Essay

The ivory-ground of the present carpet is decorated with floral chains enclosing an over-size indigo shield medallion decorated with pink convoluted forms of zoomorphic appearance. This bold and rather primitive composition and style of drawing, is a distinguishable feature of Bakshaish weavings.

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