Description:
Moghan Long Rug, Southeast Caucasus, late 19th century, a single row of eleven "Memling" gul medallions in shades of ivory, rose, blue and brown upon a navy field, all within an ivory stepped and contiguous medallion main border, reciprocal trefoil minor border, 9 ft. 1 in. x 3 ft. 4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
brown oxidation, areas of crude repiling
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