Circa 1880 Qashqai Half Saddle Bag with Four Chickens
Antique Qashqai tribal half saddle bag from Fars, Southwest Persia, circa 1880, complete with its flatwoven back. A rare and unusual design with four chickens (hens) around the central medallion, on a deep blue field of small rosettes, framed by a very nice border design. Very nice colors. In very good condition with some old repair. A collectible Persian tribal weaving.
Details
| Origin |
Qashqai tribe – Fars, Southwest Persia
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| Age |
Circa 1880
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| Technique |
Pile (Knotted) face with flatwoven back
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| Material |
Wool on Wool
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| Design |
Four chickens in the medallion
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| Usage |
Half saddle bag (khorjin)
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| Condition |
Very good, some old repair
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| Size |
2'3" x 2'2" (69 x 66 cm)
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