Shahsavan Bag Face

Description

first half 19th century, 46 x 62 cm, North West Persia, Azerbaijan

A very finely woven sumakh bag face by the Khamseh Shahsavan. The rare field design consists of 20 small Memling guls arranged in four horizontal rows of five devices each. Narrow dark blue borders decorated with small blossoms are placed between them as dividing stripes. Soft handle, beautiful patina.

WERTIME, JOHN T., Sumak Bags of Northwest Persia & Transcaucasia. London 1998, no. 10

Condition

Both finishes slightly reduced in places. A repair in the lower left corner.

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Shahsavan Bag Face

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