Bidspirit auction | A LATE 19TH CENTURY WEST

A LATE 19TH CENTURY WEST CAUCASUS KAZAK RUG, AS FOUND - The red field with three pointed cartouche medallions, supported by two headed animals and flower heads, within an ivory polychrome star and linked bracket vine border, reciprocal trefoil minor guard borders Considerable mothing to the pile throughout. This rug has been stored in sub-zero cold storage (0°F) for over two weeks to ensure no ongoing issues with larvae or insect activity. Measures approximately 65 x 48 inches; 5ft.5 inches x 4ft. 166 x 122cm. 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 65 x 48 inches; 5ft.5 inches x 4ft. 166 x 122cm. Condition Please examine all the images carefully, with particular reference to the last image which is backlit to show the extent of OLD moth damage from the reverse side of the rug showing the extent of holes present. Every effort has been made to fully show the extent of the extant holes but we cannot guarantee that there may be others present. Provenance Provenance: The Estate Collection of John Adair Jr. Atchison, Kansas and Tokyo, Japan