Lot Nr.: 138
Description: SONGHOR RUNNER
Origin: West Persia, Kermanshah Region, 2nd half 19th c.
Size: ca. 440 x 118 cm
Estimate EUR: 6,600
Notes
Rare item most probably of Kurdish origin. Why the Kurdish
weaver was so familiar with Turkmen motifs remains
unknown; once in a while such runners with Ersari or
Yomoud guls come to the market. – Small reweaves,
torn at one place, sides newly wrapped, in overall good
condition.
Literature References
RIPPON BOSWELL Wiesbaden, Auction May 11, 1991 no 83
Seen on www.rippon-boswell-wiesbaden.de
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