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Antique Salt-bag, Qashqa'i - Amaleh Tribe, Fars Province, South-west Persia.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique Salt-bag, Qashqa'i - Amaleh Tribe, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

1900 - 1920
Description

This large, handsome salt-bag (namakdan) was made by the Amaleh tribe of the Qashqa'i Confederacy circa 1900. It is woven on both sides in plain-weave technique with small tufts of knotted-pile on the front-face symbolising good-luck. An unusual feature is the top of the neck which incorporates the ties and lappits - not often found on salt-bags. The bag is in excellent complete condition.

Size: 79cm x 54cm (2' 7" 1' 9").

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA872379
Dealers Internal Reference
BM/SB60
Dealers Notes

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Description
This large, handsome salt-bag (namakdan) was made by the Amaleh tribe of the Qashqa'i Confederacy circa 1900.
It is woven on both sides in plain-weave technique with small tufts of knotted-pile on the front-face symbolising good-luck.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

An unusual feature is the top of the neck which incorporates the ties and lappits - not often found on salt-bags. The bag is in excellent complete condition.

Size: 79cm x 54cm (2' 7" 1' 9").

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA872379
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/SB60
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.

Dealer Profile

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

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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique Salt-Bag, Qashqa'i - Amaleh Tribe, Fars Province, South-West Persia.
Antique Salt-Bag, Qashqa'i - Amaleh Tribe, Fars Province, South-West Persia.
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Antique Salt-Bag, Qashqa'i - Amaleh Tribe, Fars Province, South-West Persia.
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