The terracotta ground in each of these bags comprise a central cross surrounded by four stylised chickens, pecking at seeds on the ground. The rest of the terracotta field depicts tiny flower-heads and the main ivory border has a continuous vine with birds-heads.
Just flown-in from Iran, the bags were sadly separated at some point in their lives although it can often be easier to display single bags as opposed to a double pair of saddle-bags.
In very good condition with original terracotta plain-weave back, these bags were made by the tribes within the Khamseh Confederacy during the early 20th century.
For sale individually or for the pair.
Sizes: 36 x 36cm (1'' 2'' x 1'' 2'') and 38 x 36cm (1'' 3'' x 1'' 2'').
Viewing by appointment only.
Internal Reference: BM2228/BM2229
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1179096
Dateline of this antique is 1920
Height is 38cm (15.0inches)
Width is 36cm (14.2inches)
Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
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