Antique Afshar Saddle Bag Face Rug

Antique Afshar saddle bag face rug. Lovely example with botehs. Lustrous velvety piled Afshar bag face with a central Herati type pattern surrounded by botehs in the blood red ground. Nice example. Over 27 images including back. All over even pile. Both ends been blanket stitched. Size is 2 foot 2 inches, 66.5cm high. 2 foot 7 inches, 79cm wide. Size not including minor cotton fringes both ends. FAC 65. Purveyors of unusual rare distinctive quality tribal rugs & carpets, Howard & Sons seating, some orientalist items & decorative objects for the everyman.