The ancient designs have changed little over the centuries
white and blue flower motifs are typical of Sirjan pieces and this carpet is no different
beliefs and way of life of the Turkmen people are all of great importance to their art
this excellent pair exudes not only high levels of craftsmanship but also the wonderfully evocative tang of the gentleman’s library or smoking room
Length: 140 inches
A Superb Victorian Mahogany Artist's Box, for Rogers; of London, Replete with Original Watercolours & Palettes sub-Curios The ancient designs have changedOrigin: English Period: Nineteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1870 Height: 3 inches Width: 10. 5 inches Depth: 8 inches A golden mahogany box, with a hinged lid, fitted interior, lower drawer, and original working lock with key. The hinged lid opens to a fitted interior enclosing rows of original watercolour paints, each in individual ceramic pots and captioned below (red lake, emerald green etc., some of the captions are rubbed), a