Antique Baluch Tribal Rug, Khorassan Province, North-east Persia.

Name: Antique Baluch Tribal Rug, Khorassan Province, North-east Persia.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA891516
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Description

A rare and charming rug of the Baluch nomads of Khorassan Province, north-east Persia and made around 1870-1880. The natural camel-hair field contains a myriad of stylised creatures - peacocks, deer, gazelle and even a little chicken at the very top left. The outer and inner borders contain seated camels and the main border, stylised peacocks - symbols of immortality and wealth. Note the ivory date inserted into the main border lower middle left .

The rug, which is in excellent condition, is complete with goat-hair selvedges and ivory elems.

Size: 1.53 x 0.91m (5' 0" x 3' 0").

Physical Dimensions

Height

153cm (60.24")

Width

91cm (35.83")

Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA891516

Dealers Internal Reference

BM/SR1

Dealers Notes

Viewing by appointment only.

Description

A rare and charming rug of the Baluch nomads of Khorassan Province, north-east Persia and made around 1870-1880.

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The natural camel-hair field contains a myriad of stylised creatures - peacocks, deer, gazelle and even a little chicken at the very top left.

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The outer and inner borders contain seated camels and the main border, stylised peacocks - symbols of immortality and wealth. Note the ivory date inserted into the main border lower middle left .

The rug, which is in excellent condition, is complete with goat-hair selvedges and ivory elems.

Size: 1.53 x 0.91m (5' 0" x 3' 0").