![Persian Wool and Silk Blend Isfahan Rug: Persian Wool and Silk Blend Isfahan Rug Light blue center medallion within a field of scrolling foliage on a cream ground, the wide red border with stylized foliage centered by multiple borders. 88 in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/177975463_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717602806)
Central Asian Antiques
![Persian Wool and Silk Blend Isfahan Rug: Persian Wool and Silk Blend Isfahan Rug Light blue center medallion within a field of scrolling foliage on a cream ground, the wide red border with stylized foliage centered by multiple borders. 88 in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/177975463_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717602806)
![Persian Silk Qum Rug: Persian Silk Qum Rug Signed on the outside border. A center rosette within a blue ground-shaped reserve, set on a beige and gold center field within a wide border of stylized foliage. 80 in. by 52 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/177975461_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717602753)
![Pakistan Lahore Carpet: Pakistan Lahore Carpet The Thick piled overall orange field decorated with scattered stylized foliage. 12 ft 4 in. by 9 ft. (375.92 x 274.32 cm.)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/177975468_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![GFCO Certified 4.45 ct. Vivid Pink Spinel - TAJIKISTAN: LOTUS Certified 6.38 ct. Spinel - BURMA, MYANMAR Color - Red Saturation - Medium Tone - Deep Cut - Antique Cushion Brilliant Step cut Ct. Weight - 6.38 ct. Clarity - VVS Dimen](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179303974_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![Early Islamic Period Bronze Cosmetic Containers Ornaments: Early Islamic Period Bronze Cosmetic Containers Ornaments](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722486_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Antique Islamic Persian Carved Signet Ring US 8.4: Antique Islamic Persian Carved Signet Ring US 8.4](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722692_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Traditional Persian Safavid Gilt Silver Cocktail Ring: Traditional Persian Safavid Gilt Silver Cocktail Ring](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179778939_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Late 19th Century Ottoman Period Jeweled Pendant: Late 19th Century Ottoman Period Jeweled Pendant](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722495_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Lot of 3 Traditional Persian Safavid Gilt Silver Cocktail Rings: Lot of 3 Traditional Persian Safavid Gilt Silver Cocktail Rings](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179778914_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Ancient Islamic Dragged Trails Ghaznavid Mosaic Glass Flask, 10th-13th CE: Ancient Islamic Dragged Trails Ghaznavid Mosaic Glass Flask, 10th-13th CE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722529_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Ethnic Himalayan Tibetan Mala Prayer Bead Necklace with Islamic Amulet Pendant: Ethnic Himalayan Tibetan Mala Prayer Bead Necklace with Islamic Amulet Pendant](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179827996_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718208090)
![Traditional Persian Safavid Gilt Silver Cocktail Ring: Traditional Persian Safavid Gilt Silver Cocktail Ring](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179778911_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Antique Intricate Silver Ring with Colored Stones US 9: Antique Intricate Silver Ring with Colored Stones US 9](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722964_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Himalayan Persian Carved Heart Shaped Agate Amulet Pendant Bead: Himalayan Persian Carved Heart Shaped Agate Amulet Pendant Bead](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722569_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![PREMIUM Ancient Persian Parthian Empire Carved Knight Stamp Seal: PREMIUM Ancient Persian Parthian Empire Carved Knight Stamp Seal](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722819_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Ancient Islamic Dragged Trails Ghaznavid Mosaic Glass Flask, 10th-13th CE: Ancient Islamic Dragged Trails Ghaznavid Mosaic Glass Flask, 10th-13th CE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722530_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Lot of 3 Antique Persian Carved Banded Glass Beads: Lot of 3 Antique Persian Carved Banded Glass Beads](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722983_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Antique Late 19th Century Ottoman Period Jeweled Pendant: Antique Late 19th Century Ottoman Period Jeweled Pendant](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722485_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Antique Ethnic Central Asian Tribal Carved Agate Beaded Necklace: Antique Ethnic Central Asian Tribal Carved Agate Beaded Necklace](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179827993_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718208089)
![Lot of 11 Ancient Near Eastern Beads and Amulets: Lot of 11 Ancient Near Eastern Beads and Amulets](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179827991_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718208089)
![Antique Ethnic Central Asian Tribal Carved Agate Beaded Necklace: Antique Ethnic Central Asian Tribal Carved Agate Beaded Necklace](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179827982_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718208089)
![Lot of 6 Native Himalayan Tribal Carved Bicone Monochrome Glass Beads: Lot of 6 Native Himalayan Tribal Carved Bicone Monochrome Glass Beads](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179794470_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Lot of 13 Ancient Native Himalayan Tribal Carved Beads Artifacts: Lot of 13 Ancient Native Himalayan Tribal Carved Beads Artifacts](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179794460_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Antique Central Asian Carnelian and Gilt Gold Drop Earrings: Antique Central Asian Carnelian and Gilt Gold Drop Earrings](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179782616_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
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![Ralph and Linda Kaffel rug collection really tied the saleroom together at Grogan](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/169713511_1_x.webp)
Ralph and Linda Kaffel rug collection really tied the saleroom together at Grogan
BOSTON — For more than 40 years, Ralph and Linda Kaffel worked tirelessly to create one of the finest rug collections ever known, impeccable in quality and historical import, and fully documented with pages of notes for each, all hand-written by Ralph. With his passing in 2023, the collection was consigned to Grogan & Co., […]
![Textile expert’s spectacular collection unfurled at Material Culture Oct. 23](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/162043674_1_x-1.jpg)
Textile expert’s spectacular collection unfurled at Material Culture Oct. 23
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![Artemis Gallery to host Mar. 9 auction of exceptional ancient, ethnographic & fine art](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Featured-Artemis-Egyptian.png)
Artemis Gallery to host Mar. 9 auction of exceptional ancient, ethnographic & fine art
BOULDER, Colo. – Some of the world’s finest collections of ancient, cultural and ethnographic art include impeccably curated and well provenanced pieces that were acquired through Artemis Gallery. Internationally known and frequently called upon for expert consultation, Artemis Gallery’s specialists delight in creating diverse auction selections like the one that awaits bidders on Thursday, March […]
![Mughal Empire artisans raised arts of Asia to new heights](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/5-2.png)
Mughal Empire artisans raised arts of Asia to new heights
NEW YORK – In 1526, the Mughals, descendants of the Mongol leaders Tamerlane and Genghis Khan, created an empire stretching from the Indus Valley and northern Afghanistan to sub-continental India. The empire endured until the 19th century, and flourishing trade sparked Mughal artisans to innovate within a wide range of arts and crafts, from textiles to […]