Bidspirit auction | A LATE 19TH CENTURY SHIRVAN

A LATE 19TH CENTURY SHIRVAN PRAYER RUG - The red field with allover cone shaped boteh, below a flattened pointed arch with a star filled arched red rectangular reserve, flower head spandrels, within a saffron leaf and calyx border. The pale saffron border is unusual, whereby ivory would normally be seen as the background colour, This is an intelligent foil since the field design is not compromised by a by a strong contrasting frame, thus creating an overall harmonic composition. Measures approximately 68 x 41 inches; 5ft.6 inches x 3ft.5in; 168 x 104cm. 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 68 x 41 inches; 5ft.6 inches x 3ft.5in; 168 x 104cm. Condition Sound overall condition. Sides good, ends good, short warp fringes extant. Pile good, negligible wear. See pictures. Provenance The Estate Collection of John Adair Jr. Atchison, Kansas and Tokyo, Japan