Sirjan Antique Persian Salt-Bag: 107cm x 51cm sub-Curios around a thousand years before

around a thousand years before the introduction of Islam

This is one of a pair

Depth: 14 inches (with antlers)

They provide us with a fascinating insight into 17th century life on horseback and thus help paint a picture of skirmishes

The other three sets of slides are from the ‘Rambles Round London Zoological Gardens’ series

Sirjan Antique Persian Salt-Bag: 107cm x 51cm sub-Curios around a thousand years beforeThis type of bag, also known as a torba, is traditionally used for storing personal possessions, but also sometimes as a cushion stuffed with feathers. They are not normally made for export, but for domestic use; that is the reason they are often carefully and beautifully made, and they can be very decorative. The front face is carpet and the reverse is usually Kilim. This piece has a rather soft finish to its face, which is rather nice. Deep reds are