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Lot 55

Kurdish or Afshar Tribal Storage Bag, Northwest Persia

Estimate$200–$300

Offered in A Lifetime of Discovery III · Sunday, November 1, 2026, To be announced

A woven tribal storage bag attributed to a Kurdish or Afshar weaving group of northwest Persia, with a densely piled face worked in deep red, blue, green, orange and ivory. The central field is decorated with large floral and pomegranate-like motifs separated by upright tree or leaf forms, surrounded by multiple geometric and floral borders. The reverse retains a plain flatwoven back with original closure loops and tassels. Likely late 19th to early 20th century.

Size
20 x 21 in.
Provenance
Property from an important private collection, assembled by a dealer and collector over more than six decades.
Condition
Age-related wear, scattered pile loss, minor fraying, fading and wear to closure cords and tassels. Please refer to photographs.

Estimates are opinions of value, given as a guide.