Khamseh Rugs: The Opie Khamseh Confederation Lion Rug

Khamseh Confederacy Rug Southwest Persia, Second half 19th century

Sold by Jim Opie Oriental Rugs and repurchased and offered again. Depicted in Sotheby's Ad Hali, #98, p.50. Opie, James. Tribal Rugs. Portland: The Tolstoy Press, 1992. Plate 11.12 and Detail front dust jacket.

Note: To further a long term research project I am collecting data. When a piece such as this may be of interest to others I have decided to share my notes prior to culmination of the project. As such the attributions are my own unless otherwise stated. Any additions, information, or corrections, would be appreciated.

Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

Persian Rugs

Turkish Rugs

Suzani

Oriental Rugs

Persian Carpets

Baluch Rugs,

The Qashqai and Qashqai Rugs

Veramin Rugs

Tribal Rugs

Khotan-Rugs

Khotan-Carpets

Kirman-Rugs

Kirman-Carpets

Antique-Rugs

Antique-Carpets

Shahsevan-Rugs

Oushak-Rugs

Index to my Rug Notes

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E

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I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

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