Often referred to as ''Afshar'', these beautiful ''chantehs'' (vanity-bags) with the paired botehs, according to Parviz Tanavoli, are the work of the Qoraba''i nomads, neighbours of the Afshar in the region of Bardsir in southern Persia. This charming little bag, made around 1910-1920, is in complete condition with original madder-red plain-weave back, braided hanging cord and tassels around the sides and botton, albeit with some missing. These tassels can be replaced so please ask if this is required.
The botehs, I believe, are fertility symbols, where the ivory one represents the male and the dark-red boteh, the female. Also note the stylised birds in the centre of each boteh and what appears to be a winged creature within each boteh.
A very collectable little bag, recently found in southern Iran.
31cm x 50cm (12'' x 20'').
Viewing by appointment only.
Internal Reference: BM2032
Antique Number: SA1086357
Dateline of this antique is 1910
Height is 31cm (12.2inches)
Width is 50cm (19.7inches)
Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
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