Antique Khamseh Tribal Main Carpet - Rare Tribal Khan Figures. c1870

Khamseh confederacy, Ghani Tireh of the Arab-Jabbareh Taifeh, Fars province, south west Persia, 2nd half 19th century. A superb large main carpet full of tribal symbolism including pecking chickens, dogs, birds, tree of life, rosettes, geometric motifs and four tribal figures probably important khans of the tribe (see last image for a similar figural carpet). It has all over low pile. Sides and ends good. Very decorative 19th century carpet, hard to find of the size and colours. Over 30 images of carpet. All woollen construction. £9750 gbp. Bank transfers, discussions, viewings, etc all welcomed.