Exceptionally Fine 'Part-Silk' Moghan- Shahsavan Sumakh 'Bagface' (Acquired From Eberhart Herrmann In 1993), Northwest Persia/Southeast Caucasus, 19th century, wool/part-silk/wool, approx. 57 x 53 cm, condition: 2-3, purchased from Eberhart Herrmann (invoice from Eberhart Herrmann Gallery 1993 is available), very fine quality bagface from the Shahsavan-tribes with natural dyes and light-green silk-parts, so-called 'Lakposht' design (turtle design), star border, original condition, masterpiece, absolutely rare, (Literature: Eberhart Herrmann, Seltene Orientteppiche VII, p.92/93,pl.39b. Literature II: Betram Frauenknecht, Schahsavan Sumakh Taschen, picture.44-48. Literature III: J.Wertime, Sumakh Bags of Northwest Persia & Transcaucasia, no.71. Literature IV: E.Gügel & R.Wühr, 'Zweck und Zier' antike Taschen aus dem Kaukasus und Nordwest-Persien, p.35).***************************************** ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************Special-Auction: Antique, old and decorative collector rugs & carpets. Please ask for condition-reports and more high-resolution detail photos. Henrys Auktionshaus AG Department 'Rugs & Carpets', teppich, tapis, tappeto, alfromba.