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Antique Afshar Masnad, Afshar Nomads, Bardsir Region, Kerman Province, South Persia.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique Afshar Masnad, Afshar Nomads, Bardsir Region, Kerman Province, South Persia.

19th century
Description

This is a truly fabulous and very rare 'masnad' (seating-rug), made by Afshar nomads during the middle of the nineteenth century in the Bardsir region of Kerman Province, south Persia.

The 'masnad' was specifically made in a small, square size for the Khan or visiting dignitaries to sit on whilst giving an audience to the principal leaders amongst the tribe. The masnad was therefore a very special and highly prized rug, never intended for sale.

The design in this little masnad is rare. It probably depicts either a highly stylised lotus blossom or an open-winged eagle, amid vegetal patterns and embellished with stylised 'tree-of-life'.

See a similar example of the type in Parviz Tanavoli's 'Afshar - Tribal Weaves from South East Iran'.

Size: 1.20m x 1.09m (4' 0" x 3' 7").

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA823285
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BM/CB2
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Description
This is a truly fabulous and very rare 'masnad' (seating-rug), made by Afshar nomads during the middle of the nineteenth century in the Bardsir region of Kerman Province, south Persia.
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The 'masnad' was specifically made in a small, square size for the Khan or visiting dignitaries to sit on whilst giving an audience to the principal leaders amongst the tribe.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The masnad was therefore a very special and highly prized rug, never intended for sale.

fig 1. Antique Afshar Masnad, Afshar Nomads, Bardsir Region, Kerman Province, South Persia.
fig 1. Antique Afshar Masnad, Afshar Nomads, Bardsir Region, Kerman Province, South Persia.

The design in this little masnad is rare. It probably depicts either a highly stylised lotus blossom or an open-winged eagle, amid vegetal patterns and embellished with stylised 'tree-of-life'.

See a similar example of the type in Parviz Tanavoli's 'Afshar - Tribal Weaves from South East Iran'.

Size: 1.20m x 1.09m (4' 0" x 3' 7").

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA823285
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/CB2
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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Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
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