![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)
![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)
![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)
![Nice Antique Russian Turkmen Turkmenistan Woman's Wedding Hat Helmet with Large Carnelian Stones,: Nice Antique Russian Turkmen Turkmenistan Woman's Wedding Hat Helmet with Large Carnelian Stones, Turquoise, Red Corals & Sea Shells Decorations. Adult size. Skull Stand is not included in this lot. ~](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425284_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Rare Scythian Saka Openwork Bronze Medallion Pendant: Central Asia, Steppe region, Scythian Empire, Saka / Scythian culture, ca. 8th to 2nd century CE. This is a spectacular cast bronze large open work medallion pendant made by ancient nomadic peoples. I](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/180433294_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718834826)
![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)
![Rare Black Sea Scythian Iron Cavalry Spear, 700 BCE!: Eastern Europe, Danube River Valley / Black Sea Region, Scythian, ca. 6th to 7th century BCE. A large and over 2000 year old Scythian iron cavalry spear head with a lanceolate forged blade ending to a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/180433296_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718834825)
![Antique Persian Dorokhsh Carpet: Antique Persian Dorokhsh Carpet The large center wine color field with an allover pattern of stylized blossoming flowers and leaves, a wide light blue border filled with alternating floral motifs and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/177975126_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Rare Scythian Bronze Ritual Snake & Ibex Effigy Axe: Central Asia, southern Russian steppe region, Scythian Empire, ca. 8th to 2nd century BCE. An extremely rare cast bronze axe head that features classic Scythian animals. This shaft-hole axe has a smal](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/180433295_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718834826)
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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
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 […]
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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 […]