Description:
Shirvan Prayer Rug, East Caucasus, late 19th century, rows of stepped and hooked geometric devices of varying sizes with two clearly drawn confronted animals in the mihrab, all upon a red field, gold stylized "T" and zigzag motif main border, multiple reciprocal trefoil minor borders, 4 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 11 in.
Estimate $1,500-1,800
minor crease wear, brown oxidation
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