Exceptionally & Very Fine Shahsavan Sumakh 'Bag' (With Original Patterned Backside), Northwest Persia/Southeast Caucasus Moghan- Area, 19th century, wool/wool, approx. 61 x 52 cm, condition: 2-3 (good condition), remarkable very fine quality, expressive high-quality dyes with cochineal-tones, so- called Lakposht design (Turtle Design), classical star border, absolutely rare, masterpiece, (Literature Comp.: Eberhart Herrmann, Seltene Orientteppiche VII, p.92/93, Tf.39b. Lit.Comp.II: Betram Frauenknecht, Schahsavan Sumakh Taschen, pict.44-48. Lit .Comp.III: J.Wertime, Sumakh Bags of NorthwestPersia & Transcaucasia, No.71. Lit.Comp.IV: E.Gügel & R.Wühr, Zweck und Zier 'antike Taschen aus dem Kaukasus und Nordwest-Persien, p.35. Lit.Comp.V: M.L.Eiland, Oriental Rugs from Pacific Collections, p.200, No.207). Special- Auction including a important collection: Antique, oldand decorative collector rugs & carpets. Please ask for condition-reports and more high-resolution detail photos. Henrys Auktionshaus AG Department Rugs & Carpets, teppich, tapis, tappeto, alfromba.

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