Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
152. Wedding blanket (Izar-as-Samawa), southern Iraq, early 20th century
Starting price
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 300
Sold
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 450
Session
Thu, 26 May 2022 19:00
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Known in Iraq under the name Izar-as-Samawa, these blankets were not traded and remained largely unknown to the entire world. In 1991, Saddam Hussein drained the marshes as a punishment for sheltering Shiite rebels. The Marsh Arabs’ culture no longer exists, and the blankets have no longer been made for 30 years. They were produced by sewing together two embroideries, one made by
the future bride, and the other half by the groom’s family, following a pre-set pattern. This
led to a charming asymmetry, as the different working hands can be distinguished.
Dimensions
width 150 cm, height 250 cm, custom 250 Ã 150 cm
Description
wool
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Detalii
Known in Iraq under the name Izar-as-Samawa, these blankets were not traded and remained largely unknown to the entire world. In 1991, Saddam Hussein drained the marshes as a punishment for sheltering Shiite rebels. The Marsh Arabs’ culture no longer exists, and the blankets have no longer been made for 30 years. They were produced by sewing together two embroideries, one made by
the future bride, and the other half by the groom’s family, following a pre-set pattern. This
led to a charming asymmetry, as the different working hands can be distinguished.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
width 150 cm, height 250 cm, custom 250 Ã 150 cm
Description
wool
Brought to you by
Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
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