Bidspirit auction | A FINE RARE MOGHAN RUG,

A FINE RARE MOGHAN RUG, LAST QUARTER OF THE 19TH C. - The ivory field with two columns of six hooked and stepped polychrome medallions above a diagonal banded hooked square filled base, and similar narrower upper band, within an ivory border enclosing continuous double rams horn hooked squares, (kochanak). This is a rare Moghan rug with the characteristic 'Memling' guls together with the kochanak , or double rams horn border is a rare combination, with only a few known examples. See HALI 85, p.47, Moghan, Rippon Boswell, 24 May, 1997, lot 98., and a published example in Benardout, Raymond, Woven Stars, pl.12 (catalogued as Akstafa). The presence of the diagonal stripes at each end is enhanced uniqueness. Measures approximately 92 x 42 inches; 7ft.8 inches x 3ft.6in; 234 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 92 x 42 inches; 7ft.8 inches x 3ft.6in; 234 x 107cm. Condition Sides good, ends good, short fringes present , pile mostly good, close cropped wool. Some even wear, not extensive, some natural corrosion to black outlines. Sound overall condition. Provenance The Estate Collection of John Adair Jr. Atchison, Kansas and Tokyo, Japan