Bidspirit auction | FINE SHIRVAN PRAYER RUG, THIRD

FINE SHIRVAN PRAYER RUG, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19TH C. - The ivory field with allover polychrome hooked shield palmettes within a hexagonal lattice, issuing hooked vines, below a pointed square , blue pointed arch with ivory hooked rhombus spandrels, within a red continuous polychrome hooked bird border, twin reciprocal medacyl guard stripes. Measures approximately 66 x 42 inches; 5ft.6 inches x 3ft.6in; 168 x 107cm. 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 66 x 42 inches; 5ft.6 inches x 3ft.6in; 168 x 107cm. Condition Sides good, ends mostly good, 1cm. Loss to top end on outer edge, now secured. Pile good, negligible wear. Sound overall condition. See pictures. Provenance The Estate Collection of John Adair Jr. Atchison, Kansas and Tokyo, Japan