Description:
Moghan Long Rug, South Caucasus, mid-19th century, the red field with three "Memling" gul medallions in ivory and gold surrounded by a triangular crenulated pattern, all within an ivory memling gul inset with diamond lattice main border, stylized rosette and reciprocal trefoil minor borders, 7 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 2 in.
Estimate $1,500-1,800
crease wear, selvage wear, missing approximately half an inch at bottom, minor reweave
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