Bidspirit auction | FINE, UNUSUAL QASHQAI SHEKARLU RUG

FINE, UNUSUAL QASHQAI SHEKARLU RUG LAST QUARTER 19TH C. - Of 'white comb' type, the blue field with four white diagonal combs supported by a mass of polychrome trees, plants, medallions and flower heads, including male and female figures with children, a variety of animals and birds including peacocks and a pair if scissors, within a characteristic ivory linked hooked medallion and cruciform vine border, original elem ends. Measures approximately 95 x 60 inches. 7ft.11 inches x 5ft., 240 x 150cm. 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 95 x 60 inches. 7ft.11 inches x 5ft., 240 x 150cm. Condition Small areas of well done re-knotting up to 1/4 inch in a few cases throughout the blue ground of the central field. Sound overall condition. Sides good, full length elem ends present, slight losses. Fine weave pile, mostly good, slight wear, negligible. Provenance The Estate Collection of John Adair Jr. Atchison, Kansas and Tokyo, Japan