Description:
Kuba Soumak Long Rug, Northeast Caucasus, late 19th century, the royal blue field with allover stepped diamond lattice design inset with stylized rosettes and shrubs all within an ivory and royal blue "running dog" main border, reciprocal trefoil and pale yellow and red "running dog" minor border, 6 ft. 7 in. x 2 ft. 9 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,200
areas of brown oxidation, minor soiling at left side, minor re-soumaking at bottom right corner
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Keywords
Caucasus, Northeast CaucasusRichard Belkin
Specialist, Rugs & Carpets
508-970-3247
Benjamin Mini
Director, Rugs & Carpets
Regional Director, Maine and Northern New England
508-970-3238
Colin Kraft
Business Manager, Rugs & Carpets
508-970-3247
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