Antique Qashqa'i Tribal Rug, Ard Kapan Taifeh, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

Name: Antique Qashqa'i Tribal Rug, Ard Kapan Taifeh, Fars Province, South-west Persia.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA935011
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Description

This magnificent rug was made by the Ard Kapan Qashqa'i tribe in Fars Province, south-western Persia around 1880. It comprises the popular three central lozenges and within eacxh lozenge, can be seen the Qashqa'i 'scorpion' symbol. Beautiful, saturated natural colours abound and within the lower madder-red spandrel, can be seen the charming depiction of a stylised quadrruped and peacock. This is a truly exemplary example of 19th century Qashqa'i work in very good overall condition with no repairs whatsoever.

Size: 2.60m x 1.43m (8' 6" x 4' 8").

Physical Dimensions

Height

260cm (102.36")

Width

143cm (56.30")

Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA935011

Dealers Internal Reference

BM/JA1

Dealers Notes

Viewing by appointment only.

Description

This magnificent rug was made by the Ard Kapan Qashqa'i tribe in Fars Province, south-western Persia around 1880.

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It comprises the popular three central lozenges and within eacxh lozenge, can be seen the Qashqa'i 'scorpion' symbol.

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Beautiful, saturated natural colours abound and within the lower madder-red spandrel, can be seen the charming depiction of a stylised quadrruped and peacock. This is a truly exemplary example of 19th century Qashqa'i work in very good overall condition with no repairs whatsoever.

Size: 2.60m x 1.43m (8' 6" x 4' 8").