antique saltbag bakhtiari nomads the chahar mahal west persia

Antique Salt-Bag, Bakhtiari Nomads, The Chahar Mahal, West Persia.


Price

SOLD

Item Ref

RPD8

Description

This early salt-bag (namakdan in Persian), made circa 1870, was acquired in the 1950s in Iran. The natural colours are beautifully saturated and the design of four squares in the bag-face and the same four squares in the neck, contain crosses - a pre-Islamic symbol for breaking down the power of evil. The bag is complete with a plain-weave back in narrow horizontal bands of different colours. Sadly, only one complete braided neck cord has survived - the others worn away through constant use as a utilitarian container for salt and nuts.
Size: 62cm x 46cm (2' 0" x 1' 6").
Viewing by appointment only.
Internal Ref: RPD8


Dimensions

Height = 62 cm (25")
Width = 46 cm (18")
Depth = 0 cm (0")



This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.

* This item has been sold, though you can still email the seller if you wish


View Similar