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Antique Vanity-bag, Qoraba'i Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique Vanity-bag, Qoraba'i Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

1900 - 1920
Description

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 1900 is in complete condition with original madder-red plain-weave back, braided hanging cord and tassels around the sides and bottom.

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").

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1126345
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2032
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Description
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.
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This charming little bag, made around 1900 is in complete condition with original madder-red plain-weave back, braided hanging cord and tassels around the sides and bottom.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
fig 1. Antique Vanity-Bag, Qoraba'i Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.
fig 1. Antique Vanity-bag, Qoraba'i Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

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").

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1126345
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2032
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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Antique Vanity-bag, Qoraba'i Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
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North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique Vanity-Bag, Qoraba'i Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.
Antique Vanity-Bag, Qoraba'i Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.
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Antique Vanity-Bag, Qoraba'i Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.
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