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| 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
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| Structure |
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Warps:
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wool, light
and dark piled together
2 strands, Z-spun, S-plied
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Wefts:
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wool, light
brown and ivory
2 shoots
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Knots:
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symmetrical,
deeply depressed.
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Sides:
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wool, re-cast.
not original, but not reduced. main border guards intact.
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Ends:
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top end
has original flat weave with strands of camel or animal
hair.
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Comments:
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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.
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| Price |
$850.00 |
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