A Qashqa'i Shekarlu rug, Southwest Persia

Overall measurements: 192cm across the top, 197cm across the bottom, 262cm along left side, 259cm along right side Thick pile, in very good condition, with attractive range of colours including several greens, approximately 3-5mm depth, glossy wool, flexible handle; reweave approx 20cm up from lower border, possibly old fold wear line, approximately 70 cm in length and variable depth 0.5 to 5cm, another in left hand border approx. 12 by 2.5 cm and one in the lower right hand outer guard stripes approx 7 by 5cm; some very minor scatter spot repiling; ends blanket stitched, side cords with some reovercasting; overall a large and handsome rug in sound, ready to use condition EMBARGO ON IMPORTATION OF PERSIAN/IRANIAN WORKS OF ART TO THE USA. Due to recent changes in the U.S. law, carpets and rugs of Iranian/Persian origin can no longer be imported into the U.S. Please check with the sale administrator if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these or any other restrictions or if you need assistance with such enquiries.
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For comparable Persian, Qashqa’i tribal pieces, in both design and border type, see Sotheby’s, New York, 25^th November 2008, lot 33, on an indigo ground (251 by 173cm), and Sotheby’s, London, 15 May 1997, lot 66.

See Herrmann, Eberhart, Seltene Orientteppiche, Munich, 1983, Vol. V, No.68, pp.142-143, for a comparable three tier double serrated comb design, on a madder ground, Qashqa’i , Fars Province, 19^th century (180 by 206cm), and comparable piece on a madder ground, circa 1880 (213 by 160cm).

See lot 74 in this sale for a comparable of this distinctive design, and 64, 66 & 70 for other Qashqa’i pieces.

EMBARGO ON IMPORTATION OF PERSIAN/IRANIAN WORKS OF ART TO THE USA.
Due to recent changes in the U.S. law, carpets and rugs of Iranian/Persian origin can no longer be imported into the U.S.
Please check with the sale administrator if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these or any other restrictions or if you need assistance with such enquiries.