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Super smart late 19th century Caucasian rug, possibly from the Kuba region in Azerbaijan.
The all-over field design on an off-black ground is an extremely complicated pattern which can be read in a variety of ways, see a discussion on our website at https://www.christopherleggeorientalcarpets.com/products/view/antique-caucasian-rug/
Scattered throughout the field are individual flower heads and comb motifs as well as a single minimalist human figure in white (see image). This motif, however, could also possibly be read as a Christian symbol, which would place this rug further west, most likely the Karabagh region.
A series of minor borders and reciprocal borders flank the main border on a white ground with its repeat pattern of flower heads and four tendrils emanating from the flower; this design is sometimes called a "crab border".
The rug is absolutely vibrant. It is in excellent condition and retains the original soumakh stitching on the kelim ends and the knotting on the fringes.
Dimensions
163 x 92 cm / 5'4''x 3'Condition report
Excellent condition, with original soumakh stitching on the kelim ends and the knotting on the fringesStock number
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