Complete Classical Long Rug

Description:

Complete Classical Long Rug, Southern Caucasus, late 18th century, 14 ft. 7 in. x 7 ft. 7 in.

Note: For a similar, though reduced, piece from the James Burns collection, see Christie's London, Sale 1116, Lot 123, April 23, 2013.
Estimate $5,000-6,000

Fair to Good condition: evenly low pile, very good color, weave, and wool quality,original selvedges, both end borders partially rewoven, scattered areas of old reweaving, especially along the center axis of the field.


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