but the whole is in good condition generally considering its brittle nature
There is some light fraying to the edges of the fabric but there are no discolouration spots or holes at all and thus the flag and the pole are in super condition
The rugs share designs with Northwest and Caucasian Kurds and Afshar and the descendents of the ancient Kurds and Afshar still live in the Quchan area and produce rugs
depicting the deposition of Christ from the Gospels' accounts of Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus showing Christ being taken down from the cross after his crucifixion survives from continental Europe
This isn’t noticeable until very close inspection
A Large c.1900 Black Painted Steel Deed Box: “Trustees of Joseph Robinson Deceased” sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles but the whole is inOrigin: English Period: Early Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1900 05 Height: 18 inches Width: 24 inches Depth: 18 inches In original condition, the large rectangular container hand painted in gilt Trustees of Joseph Robinson Deceased, the steel black painted, with the original drop handles, the whole designed to be portable, yet strong, In un restored form the box is clean and benefits from its slightly distressed look, the black paint