3.7 x 11.5 Antique Bakshaish Runner, Heriz District, Northwest Persia, Circa 1890

A superlative antique Bakshaish runner from the Heriz district in northwest Persia’s Azerbaijan province, circa 1890. The abrashed (variegated) camel color field is decorated with small medallions connected by branches. A border with polychromatic diagonal stripes frames the field.

An exceptional example.

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