Bidspirit auction | AN AKSTAFA PRAYER RUG, LAST


AN AKSTAFA PRAYER RUG, LAST QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY - The blue field with serrated leaf lattice enclosing a variety of polychrome hooked, stepped, hexagonal and octagonal medallions below a comb dais, ivory rectangular arch with blue spandrels enclosing mirrored chevron trees and pairs of small birds an ivory continuous characteristic rams horn medallion border. Measures approximately 76 x 40 inches; 6ft.4 inches x 4ft.1in; 193 x 125cm. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Measures approximately 76 x 40 inches; 6ft.4 inches x 4ft.1in; 193 x 125cm. Condition Sides good, ends complete, short fringes extant, pile mostly good, negligible wear. Sound overall condition. Provenance The Estate Collection of John Adair Jr. Atchison, Kansas and Tokyo, Japan